Infrastructure modernization
VMware solution on Google Cloud
Transform your VMware environment on Google Cloud while maintaining complete operational freedom. Retain full root-level access, manage your own patch cycles, and integrate seamlessly with powerful, native Google Cloud services.
Descripción general
Google Cloud scale for your VMware workloads
Scale, run, and modernize your VMware workloads on Google Cloud while maintaining complete operational authority. With VMware solution on Google Cloud, you get full root-level access across ESXi and the entire VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) stack—giving you the ultimate flexibility to tailor an operational model that perfectly satisfies your enterprise security, governance, and performance needs. Seamlessly connect systems of record directly to BigQuery and Gemini platform to enable AI capabilities.
High performance architecture
Deployed on dedicated Compute Engine bare-metal instances (such as z3-highmem-192-highlssd-metal), this architecture is engineered for your most demanding enterprise workloads. Powered by 4th Generation Intel® Xeon® processors (Sapphire Rapids), each node provides:
- Compute: 96 physical cores (192 vCPUs).
- Memory and storage: 1.5 TB RAM and 72 TB of high-throughput, all-flash NVMe storage running vSAN Express Storage Architecture (ESA).
- Networking: 200 Gbps dual-stack networking integrated directly into Google Cloud's Andromeda underlay. Interconnect complex multi-VPC and hybrid topologies through native Andromeda SDN and Network Connectivity Center (NCC).
Native support for both block and file protocols allows existing storage topologies with Google Cloud NetApp Volumes.
Optimize TCO
- Eliminate over-provisioning: Precisely align your infrastructure with your actual workload footprints by selecting tailored node shapes across diverse hardware families. By eliminating unused capacity and right-sizing your resources, you can effectively optimize total cost of ownership (TCO) across your entire IT estate.
- Maximize existing investments: Protect and extend the value of your current software assets by applying portable Broadcom VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) subscriptions through Bring Your Own License (BYOL). Concurrently, enhance cost efficiency by taking full advantage of your Google Cloud spend commitments and Flexible Committed Use Discounts (Flex CUDs).
Partner managed offerings
Large network of strategic partners with deep expertise across both Google Cloud services and VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) provide comprehensive professional services and global coverage across all phases of your planning, deployment, migration and day two operations.
Shared responsibility model
A clear demarcation of responsibilities gives you the operational autonomy of an on-premises datacenter along with the scale, network performance, and flexible commitments of Google Cloud.
Google Cloud manages infrastructure foundation
- Dedicated bare metal provisioning: Deploys dedicated Compute Engine bare-metal nodes seamlessly into your VPC underlay.
- Facility and hardware operations: Oversees datacenter facilities, power, cooling, cabling, and underlying host health.
- Automated hardware remediation: Handles physical server failures and node replacements through automated workflows, Cloud Console, or Terraform.
You retain complete stack authority
- Full SDDC and hypervisor control: Exercise unconstrained root access across ESXi and the VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) stack.
- Custom lifecycle and compliance: Set your own patching schedules, maintenance windows, and install custom kernel drivers or compliance agents.
- Workload and density optimization: Manage guest operating systems, backup schedules, and resource tiering to maximize VM density and optimize TCO.
Cómo funciona
How VMware solution on Google Cloud works?
Google Cloud provisions dedicated Compute Engine bare-metal instances and integrates with your Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) underlay, while your team maintains complete administrative authority over the VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) software stack, security policies, and workload lifecycle.
By utilizing Compute Engine bare-metal instances and leveraging the efficiency of VCF, you can achieve higher VM density. This allows you to better utilize your existing Google Cloud commitments and take advantage of Flex CUDs for modernization flexibility at a lower TCO.
How VMware solution on Google Cloud works?
Google Cloud provisions dedicated Compute Engine bare-metal instances and integrates with your Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) underlay, while your team maintains complete administrative authority over the VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) software stack, security policies, and workload lifecycle.
By utilizing Compute Engine bare-metal instances and leveraging the efficiency of VCF, you can achieve higher VM density. This allows you to better utilize your existing Google Cloud commitments and take advantage of Flex CUDs for modernization flexibility at a lower TCO.
Datacenter exit and workload migration
Migrate VMware Workloads with zero-refactoring
Aging on-premises datacenter leases and rising hardware refresh costs require rapid cloud evacuation without refactoring legacy application dependencies. Lift-and-shift entire enterprise VMware clusters into Google Cloud bare metal nodes with VMware HCX. Maintain exact IP schemas, vSphere operational tooling, runbooks, and firewall policies with zero operational disruption.
Instructivos
Migrate VMware Workloads with zero-refactoring
Aging on-premises datacenter leases and rising hardware refresh costs require rapid cloud evacuation without refactoring legacy application dependencies. Lift-and-shift entire enterprise VMware clusters into Google Cloud bare metal nodes with VMware HCX. Maintain exact IP schemas, vSphere operational tooling, runbooks, and firewall policies with zero operational disruption.
Price performance optimization
Unlock peak performance
Power your mission-critical transactional workloads with Google Cloud's high-performance bare-metal solutions. Deliver dedicated core isolation, ultra-low deterministic latency, and maximum I/O throughput by leveraging all-flash NVMe vSAN Express Storage Architecture (ESA)—completely removing hypervisor overhead and noisy-neighbor risks. Furthermore, maximize your ROI and lower total cost of ownership (TCO) through intelligent NVMe memory tiering, enabling you to scale memory density seamlessly while sustaining peak, real-time performance.
Instructivos
Unlock peak performance
Power your mission-critical transactional workloads with Google Cloud's high-performance bare-metal solutions. Deliver dedicated core isolation, ultra-low deterministic latency, and maximum I/O throughput by leveraging all-flash NVMe vSAN Express Storage Architecture (ESA)—completely removing hypervisor overhead and noisy-neighbor risks. Furthermore, maximize your ROI and lower total cost of ownership (TCO) through intelligent NVMe memory tiering, enabling you to scale memory density seamlessly while sustaining peak, real-time performance.
Application modernization and AI enablement
Accelerate legacy application modernization with enterprise-grade AI
Fast-track enterprise modernization without the cost and risk of complete refactoring. Keep mission-critical transactional systems steady on VMware while rapidly deploying cloud-native frontends and microservices using Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) or Cloud Run. Ingest real-time operational data straight into BigQuery to power Gemini-driven agentic workflows—all seamlessly connected across high-speed, zero-egress internal Google networks.
Instructivos
Accelerate legacy application modernization with enterprise-grade AI
Fast-track enterprise modernization without the cost and risk of complete refactoring. Keep mission-critical transactional systems steady on VMware while rapidly deploying cloud-native frontends and microservices using Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) or Cloud Run. Ingest real-time operational data straight into BigQuery to power Gemini-driven agentic workflows—all seamlessly connected across high-speed, zero-egress internal Google networks.
Business continuity and disaster recovery
Secure what powers your business
Operating secondary disaster recovery sites creates redundant infrastructure overhead and capital lock-in. Establish a cold, warm, or pilot-light disaster recovery site on Google Cloud using VMware Site Recovery Manager (SRM) or HCX Replication. Quickly scale up Google Cloud bare metal instances on demand during business continuity events.
Instructivos
Secure what powers your business
Operating secondary disaster recovery sites creates redundant infrastructure overhead and capital lock-in. Establish a cold, warm, or pilot-light disaster recovery site on Google Cloud using VMware Site Recovery Manager (SRM) or HCX Replication. Quickly scale up Google Cloud bare metal instances on demand during business continuity events.
Integración y socios
De-risk your enterprise modernization with Google Cloud’s certified systems integrator partners. Combining deep VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) expertise with Google Cloud capabilities, our partners deliver end-to-end migration support. From upfront TCO assessments and HCX migration planning to day-two managed operations, our partners help ensure zero business disruption.
Our strategic partners
Frequently asked questions
How is this solution different from Google Cloud VMware Engine (GCVE)?
We offer two distinct deployment models depending on your desired level of control:
- Google Cloud VMware Engine (Managed): A turnkey, managed service running VCF 5.2 where Google handles hypervisor lifecycle management, automated upgrades, patching, and SLA guarantees—ideal for teams seeking an operational offload.
- VMware solution on Google Cloud: Dedicated Compute Engine bare-metal nodes running VCF 9.x where your team retains full root access, controls all SDDC configurations, installs custom compliance/security agents, and dictates patching schedules—ideal for teams with strict sovereignty, customization, or portable BYOL requirements.
How does Google Cloud charge for the VMware solution on Google Cloud?
We only charge for the Compute Engine bare metal nodes and not for the VMware solution on Google Cloud.
What licensing is required for the VMware solution on Google Cloud?
The solution operates under a Bring Your Own License (BYOL) model. Customers utilize portable Broadcom VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) subscription licenses, which can be acquired directly or managed through an authorized Broadcom Partner.
How does Google Cloud support hardware lifecycle and node failures?
Google Cloud manages the physical data center environment, host power, cabling, and underlying physical server health. If a bare metal host experiences a physical hardware fault, Google Cloud handles host replacement. Node expansion and replacement workflows can be automated using Google Cloud Console, APIs, or Terraform.
Can I apply my existing Google Cloud commitments?
Yes. You can allocate your existing Google Cloud spend commitments and utilize Compute Engine Flexible Committed Use Discounts (Flex CUDs) or Resource-based CUDs directly toward bare metal instance shapes.
