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VMware → Hyper-V Migration

Broadcom's new pricing turned a routine renewal into a budget crisis. You have a way out: we move your entire virtual infrastructure to Microsoft Hyper-V — near-zero downtime (typically under 2 hours), zero data loss, and up to 70% licensing savings, with a rollback guarantee in writing. Days, not months.

03 / VMWARE → HYPER-V MIGRATION

Escape the VMware price shock.

Up to 70% SavingsNear-Zero DowntimeRollback Guaranteed
Virtual data center infrastructure ready for Hyper-V workloads VMware → Hyper-V
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Assessment & Planning

A fast, focused look at what you have, what matters, and what can't break — before anything moves.

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VMware → Hyper-V Migration

Controlled wave-by-wave moves, low-risk workloads first, critical systems last — each with its own rollback plan.

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Host & Cluster Buildout

Standalone hosts or full clusters on new or repurposed hardware — hardened, patched, and production-ready.

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Backup & DR Readiness

A migration isn't done until you can recover: restore testing, DR runbooks, monitoring, and knowledge transfer.

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Xaccel Hosted Hyper-V

Rather skip the hardware entirely? We host your VMs in our enterprise-grade infrastructure for a predictable monthly cost.

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Virtualization Services

Already past the VMware question? We streamline, right-size, and optimize your virtual environment to do more with less.

Technical deep dive Expand

Our staged methodology minimizes risk at every step. VM inventory and dependency mapping drive right-sized host design; storage is configured for SAN, HCI (Storage Spaces Direct), SMB3, or local NVMe; and every cutover wave includes performance, networking, application, and backup validation before sign-off.

  1. Assess — inventory, dependencies, what can't break
  2. Design — Hyper-V architecture aligned to uptime & budget
  3. Pilot — prove the process on representative workloads
  4. Migrate — wave cutovers with documented rollback plans
  5. Validate — performance, backup & recovery testing
  6. Optimize — cleanup, tuning, documentation, handoff
Migration SuccessEvery migration to date
Avg Downtime< 2 hours total
Total Cost Reduction40–60% typical
Licensing SavingsUp to 70%
Storage OptionsSAN · HCI · SMB3 · local
HybridOffsite replication, staged cloud
  • Hyper-V licensing often aligns with Windows Server investments you already own
  • Not ready to migrate? Xaccel Hosted Hyper-V moves you off aging hardware with no capital expense
Every one
Migrations Completed to Date
< 2 hrs
Avg Migration Downtime
40–60%
Typical Total Cost Reduction
25+
Years of Expertise
FAQ / COMMON QUESTIONS

VMware migration, answered plainly.

Why are businesses migrating from VMware to Hyper-V?Answer

Broadcom's VMware pricing changes turned routine renewals into major cost increases. Moving to Microsoft Hyper-V typically cuts licensing costs by up to 70% and total cost by 40–60%, and Hyper-V licensing often aligns with Windows Server licenses a business already owns.

How much downtime does a VMware to Hyper-V migration cause?Answer

Total downtime averages under 2 hours, with zero data loss. Workloads move in controlled waves — low-risk systems first, critical systems last — and each wave has its own documented rollback plan, backed by a written rollback guarantee.

How long does a migration take?Answer

Days, not months. Xaccel follows six stages: assess (inventory and dependencies), design, pilot on representative workloads, migrate in waves, validate performance and recovery, then optimize and hand off documentation.

Do we need to buy new hardware to leave VMware?Answer

No. Xaccel builds standalone Hyper-V hosts or clusters on new or repurposed hardware, with storage on SAN, Storage Spaces Direct (HCI), SMB3 or local NVMe. If you'd rather avoid hardware entirely, Xaccel Hosted Hyper-V runs your VMs in Xaccel's infrastructure for a predictable monthly cost with no capital expense.

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