Migrate your VMware instances and break free from Broadcom
Exit Broadcom with our custom-built VMware Importer tool. Migrate your Virtual Machines in just a few clicks, from ESXi, your .vmdk image files, or by custom import.
Migrate from VMware in just a few clicks
The move is easier than you think
We built the Civo VMware Importer to handle the heavy lifting. Connect directly from an ESXi host, upload a .vmdk file, or import from a custom URL. Whichever way your VMs are stored, our tool simplifies the process and gets your workloads onto CivoStack Enterprise quickly and cleanly.
No complex re-platforming. No costly consultancy. Just a straightforward migration path with free migration support included as standard.
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Introducing the Civo VMware Importer
Effortlessly transfer your VMs from VMware using our custom VMware Importer.
This tool simplifies the process whether your VMs reside on an ESXi host, exist as individual .vmdk files, or require a custom import approach.
Migration options
VMware Importer migration options
Seamlessly transfer your virtual machines to Civo with our versatile import options.
Whether you're coming from an ESXi server, uploading from your local system, or importing via a secured URL, we've streamlined the process to get you set up quickly on our platform.
Import from ESXi
Connect to your remote VMware ESXi server to directly import VMs into Civo. Ensure you have network access and the necessary permissions to initiate the import.
Import from ESXi
Connect to your remote VMware ESXi server to directly import VMs into Civo. Ensure you have network access and the necessary permissions to initiate the import.
Image upload
Migrate your VMs by selecting a VMDK file from your local device. Simply upload the file to connect it with a live Civo instance, and start your VM in no time.
Image upload
Migrate your VMs by selecting a VMDK file from your local device. Simply upload the file to connect it with a live Civo instance, and start your VM in no time.
Custom import
Provide a direct HTTPS URL to the VMDK file you wish to import. Our system will retrieve and set up the compute in your Civo environment seamlessly.
Custom import
Provide a direct HTTPS URL to the VMDK file you wish to import. Our system will retrieve and set up the compute in your Civo environment seamlessly.
API integration (coming soon)
Enhance your integration capabilities with our upcoming API feature, allowing for automated VM imports directly into your Civo instances.
API integration (coming soon)
Enhance your integration capabilities with our upcoming API feature, allowing for automated VM imports directly into your Civo instances.
The CivoStack advantage
Migrate from VMware to CivoStack
CivoStack Enterprise, the future-proofed VMware alternative, is the perfect home for your workloads. Deliver advanced cloud native features, a streamlined and simplified white-labelled control panel, easy migration, and 24x7 support.
- On-prem support (bring your own hardware)
- Up to 80% cheaper than Broadcom
- Simple license model based on VRAM
- Long term commitment on pricing
- Simple migration path
- Free migration support
- Support for multiple storage vendors
- Live migration support for VMs
- High availability deployment options
- Multi-tenancy support
- Windows / Linux support
- Simple end user management UI
- Hybrid cloud support
- Support for AWS, Azure, GCP
- Infrastructure-as-code tools (CLI, API, Terraform)
- 24x7 Enterprise customer support
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Our technology is built around open standards and true cloud parity, giving you the same cloud experience across the Civo ecosystem.
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The Civo VMware Importer is a tool designed to facilitate the seamless migration of your VMware instances from ESXi or via .vmdk files directly to CivoStack, our robust VMware alternative.