Virtualization is still the foundation of most data centres, and the choices around it have never mattered more. StorTech Solutions, a UAE-based IT provider serving clients in Dubai and across the UAE, KSA, Oman, the wider GCC and Africa since 2004, designs, deploys and supports virtualization platforms. That includes VMware by Broadcom with VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF), Microsoft Hyper-V, Huawei virtualization and open-source alternatives. We give you vendor-neutral advice, so the platform you run fits your workloads, your skills and your budget.
VMware by Broadcom and VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF)
VMware Cloud Foundation brings compute, storage and network virtualization, along with management and automation, together into one private cloud platform. We help you plan, design and deploy VCF, or modernise an existing vSphere environment, so you get a consistent, well-managed private cloud on your own infrastructure.
- VCF architecture, design and deployment
- vSphere, vCenter and ESXi design, upgrades and health checks
- Integration with your servers and storage and network and security
- Backup and recovery of virtual machines through Cyber Resilience
VMware subscriptions and licensing advice
VMware licensing has moved to subscription-based offerings, and many organisations are reviewing what they need and what it costs. We help you understand your current VMware position, choose the right subscription for your environment, and plan renewals. StorTech holds large local stock for immediate fulfilment, so subscriptions and the hardware to run them can be delivered fast.
Microsoft Hyper-V, Huawei virtualization and open-source alternatives
VMware isn’t the only option, and for some workloads another platform may be a better fit. We compare alternatives side by side with your current environment and give you an honest view of the trade-offs.
- Microsoft Hyper-V: virtualization built into Windows Server, with clustering and replication
- Huawei virtualization: an all-in-one virtualization platform with centralised management and hybrid capabilities
- Open-source alternatives: KVM-based hypervisors and open-source virtualization platforms, which can lower licence costs and reduce lock-in
- Containers: for new, cloud-native applications, see our Kubernetes, Open Source and Sovereign AI services
Migration between virtualization platforms
Whether you’re moving to VCF, upgrading older vSphere versions or migrating to Hyper-V, Huawei or an open-source platform, a well-planned migration protects your workloads. We assess dependencies, plan migration waves, test before cutover and schedule work to minimise disruption.
Why choose StorTech for virtualization
- Vendor-neutral advice: VMware, Hyper-V, Huawei and open-source options compared honestly
- Optimised costs: subscriptions and hardware right-sized to your workloads
- High efficiency: standardised, well-documented platforms that are easier to run
- Cyber resilience: backup and recovery built into every design
- Immediate fulfilment: large local stock for fast delivery of hardware and subscriptions
- UAE-based since 2004: serving clients across the UAE, KSA, Oman, the wider GCC and Africa
Frequently asked questions
What is VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF)?
VCF is VMware by Broadcom’s private cloud platform. It combines compute, storage and network virtualization with management and automation, so you can run a consistent, cloud-like environment on your own infrastructure.
Should we stay on VMware or move to another platform?
It depends on your workloads, skills, existing investment and subscription costs. We review your current environment, compare it with Hyper-V, Huawei and open-source alternatives, and help you decide. If staying on VMware is the right choice, we can help with VCF design and subscriptions.
Can you migrate our virtual machines to a new platform?
Yes. We plan and carry out migrations between platforms, including to and from VMware, with dependency mapping, testing and scheduling designed to limit downtime.
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