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Modernizing Virtualization: Migrating from VMware to KubeVirt on Bare Metal
Migrating from VMware to KubeVirt

A technical implementation guide featuring Portworx Enterprise and Everpure FlashArray

For VMware customers, the key takeaway is simple: you can reduce costs, avoid lock-in, and accelerate modernization without giving up the operational maturity and safety net you depend on today.

Key outcomes we achieved at Everpure:

  • Matched VMware operational workflows using KubeVirt and a purpose-built VM lifecycle UI, including live migration, snapshots, console access, and resource management.
  • Unified storage for VMs and containers with Portworx Enterprise on Everpure FlashArray, providing enterprise-grade data protection and resilience.
  • Automated everything as code with GitOps (ArgoCD) for platform components and Ansible/GitHub Actions for bare-metal lifecycle.
  • Migrated workloads seamlessly using an automated migration service that handles vCenter integration, disk import, guest preparation, and DNS updates.