Switch to Hyper-V for virtualization that's cloud ready when you are

Be ready for the future today when you switch to Hyper-V vs. VMware. Migrate to the hypervisor that powers Azure on a cloud-ready platform that Gartner has evaluated as a leader in their Magic Quadrant for x86 Server Virtualization based on completeness of vision and ability to execute. Read Gartner's Magic Quadrant for x86 Server Virtualization

5 REASONS TO CONVERT VMWARE TO HYPER-V

Cloud strategy

Support existing and cloud application workloads to solve more than infrastructure issues and deliver a long-term business strategy.

Unique security

Get protection—even from administrators—with new and unique built-in security capabilities.

Native solutions

Deploy storage and networking capabilities not available with VMware—at no additional charge.

Converged support

Choose hyper-converged or disaggregated deployments based on your needs—flexibility only Microsoft offers.

Reduced TCO

Lower your total cost of ownership compared to VMware by using a proven platform with native capabilities.

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Migrate VMware to Hyper-V now and save

Make your Hyper-V vs. VMware decision an even easier one. Migrate today and get Windows Server Datacenter licenses for free when you buy Windows Server 2016 Datacenter and Software Assurance (requires Microsoft Enterprise Agreement contract).

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Enhance your platform, evolve your career

When you migrate from VMware to Hyper-V and switch to a cloud platform, you also take the next step in your career. Get access to Microsoft career resources to build and develop next-generation cloud computing skills.

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