University of Miami gains flexibility, disaster recovery resiliency with Azure VMware Solution | Microsoft Customer Stories
Organizations in every sector face mounting pressure to maintain uptime and ensure continuity in the face of disruption. This customer story showcases how the University of Miami gained flexibility and disaster recovery resiliency by migrating VMware workloads to Azure VMware Solution. Read the story to see how you can build a resilient, flexible hybrid cloud strategy — and contact Elegant Systems to discuss how Azure VMware Solution can support your IT goals.
What prompted the University of Miami to adopt Azure VMware Solution?
The university was dealing with an impending hardware renewal for its colocation centers and was also supporting outdated Windows Server versions. They sought a solution that would minimize capital expenditures and operational costs while improving disaster recovery capabilities, which led them to deploy Azure VMware Solution.
What cost savings did the University of Miami achieve with Azure VMware Solution?
The university realized six-figure cost savings primarily from VMware licensing included with Azure VMware Solution. This deployment eliminated the need for additional networking equipment, storage hardware, and professional services, further contributing to their overall savings.
How did Azure VMware Solution enhance the university's operational agility?
Azure VMware Solution allowed the university to quickly scale its Virtual Desktop Infrastructure, enabling staff to access essential applications remotely. This flexibility was crucial during the pandemic, as it helped the university manage increased demand without significant delays or additional hardware investments.

University of Miami gains flexibility, disaster recovery resiliency with Azure VMware Solution | Microsoft Customer Stories
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