Avaya Communication Manager (CM) users are increasingly migrating from VMware to Red Hat, particularly Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization. This shift is driven by rising costs, the need for better infrastructure support, and a desire to consolidate technology into fewer data centers.
Broadcom’s acquisition of VMware in late 2023 brought significant price hikes and a shift to a subscription-only model, discontinuing perpetual licenses. These changes have raised concerns for many Avaya users, prompting them to explore alternative solutions.
Why Some Organizations Are Moving to Red Hat
Red Hat offers a compelling alternative to VMware, particularly for those looking to optimize costs, increase flexibility, and embrace open-source solutions. Key benefits include:
- Cost Savings: Red Hat solutions often have lower licensing costs than VMware, making them an attractive option for organizations looking to reduce IT expenses.
- Open-Source Flexibility: Red Hat’s open-source ecosystem allows greater customization and seamless integration with other open-source tools, enabling more tailored solutions.
- Advanced Management Tools: With Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform and Red Hat Advanced Cluster Management for Kubernetes, organizations can simplify and automate administrative tasks.
- Enhanced Security: Red Hat provides robust security features, including automated updates and patches, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
- System Control: Users have full control over the operating system, allowing for enhanced system hardening, antivirus/malware scanning, and intrusion detection (AID).
- Vendor Independence: Migrating to Red Hat reduces reliance on a single vendor and offers greater flexibility in selecting and integrating technologies.
- Strong Community Support: Red Hat’s open-source community provides access to extensive resources, forums, and support for troubleshooting and innovation.
Streamlining Migration with a Trusted Partner
Migrating from VMware to Red Hat OpenShift can be complex, especially for Avaya CM users. Partnering with an experienced consultant can ensure a smooth transition by offering:
- Expert Guidance: Specialists with deep knowledge of VMware and Red Hat OpenShift can help navigate migration complexities, reduce risks, and ensure a seamless transition.
- Tailored Migration Strategies: An expert can customize the migration process to fit your organization’s specific needs, including network reconfiguration, security updates, and workload optimization.
- Minimal Disruptions: With expertise in traffic management and performance monitoring, consultants can minimize downtime and keep Avaya CM services running smoothly.
- Strengthened Security Measures: Ensuring consistent security policies across both VMware and OpenShift environments helps protect applications and data throughout the transition.
- Automation and Ongoing Optimization: By leveraging Red Hat’s migration toolkit for virtualization, consultants can automate key steps and provide continuous performance monitoring post-migration.
- Cost Efficiency: Expert support helps avoid common migration pitfalls, reducing costs and implementation time.
Get Expert Support for a Smooth Transition
Considering a move to Red Hat? Cerium Networks has over two decades of experience designing, integrating, and optimizing data centers for organizations of all sizes. Contact us today for a no-obligation consultation to explore how we can support your transition to Red Hat OpenShift.
