Nutanix AHV and Nutanix Move: Over 100,000 VM Migrations in a Year

Staying ahead in this ever-evolving tech industry requires embracing innovative tools and solutions. Over the past decade, Nutanix has been at the forefront of virtualization innovation, driving the adoption of our open-source hypervisor for hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI). With our AHV hypervisor rapidly gaining market share, Nutanix has successfully addressed the pain points associated with migration, leading to remarkable success and over 100,000 virtual machine (VM) migrations to AHV in just one year.

Moving to a new hypervisor presents perceived risks and migration costs that deter many organisations. However, Nutanix Move simplifies the migration process to Nutanix AHV, making it an attractive option.

Unlocking the Power of Nutanix AHV

Nutanix AHV has emerged as the preferred choice for businesses seeking a feature-rich, secure, high-ROI virtualization solution. As a core component of the Nutanix Cloud Platform, AHV eliminates the complexities associated with traditional hypervisors, providing administrators with a straightforward management approach. The single unified control plane offered by Prism Central simplifies management, streamlining operations for IT teams. Additionally, AHV offers robust security features such as microsegmentation and data-at-rest encryption, ensuring the highest level of data protection for businesses.

Nutanix Move: The Migration Maestro

Virtualization is essential for modern businesses, with the growing demand for efficient and reliable VM migration solutions. Nutanix Move has proven invaluable, facilitating over 100,000 VM migrations in the past year alone. Currently, it migrates between 22,000 and 26,000 VMs per quarter. Nutanix Move's success can be attributed to several key factors:

1. Easy, Automated Migrations: Nutanix Move automates most of the migration process, reducing the need for manual intervention and minimising the risk of human error. IT teams can confidently rely on the platform to handle their migrations effectively.

2. Wide Compatibility: Nutanix Move supports various virtualization platforms, including VMware ESXi, Microsoft Hyper-V, and Nutanix AHV. This compatibility enables businesses to seamlessly migrate their VMs to AHV, regardless of their existing infrastructure.

3. Minimal Downtime: Nutanix Move ensures minimal disruption to business operations by significantly reducing downtime during migration. With nearly zero downtime required, organisations can seamlessly transition to AHV without affecting their critical operations.

4. Risk-Free Migration: Nutanix Move preserves the integrity of origin data stores and platforms, ensuring a risk-free migration process. Organisations can easily roll back changes, mitigating potential risks if necessary.

A Year of Impressive Achievements

The past year has witnessed the phenomenal success of Nutanix AHV and Nutanix Move, driven by the soaring demand for virtualization alternatives. With over 100,000 VM migrations completed in just a year, these solutions have unequivocally demonstrated their value to businesses worldwide. These astounding numbers highlight Nutanix Move's efficiency and underscore the increasing demand for Nutanix AHV as a reliable and cost-effective virtualization solution.

Why Should This Matter

The exceptional success of Nutanix AHV and Nutanix Move is a testament to Nutanix's ability to revolutionise the data centre landscape. As the demand for virtualization solutions continues to surge, now is the opportune time for businesses to explore the power of Nutanix AHV and Nutanix Move. By embracing these robust solutions, organisations can streamline their operations, enhance efficiency, and maintain a competitive edge while migrating workloads more effectively.