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VMware HCX

Paid

Enterprise-grade platform for seamless workload migration, mobility, and disaster recovery across data centers and clouds.

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4.6 Editor Rating
Vetted Score
4.6 / 5.0

Earns a strong score for its robust migration capabilities, deep VMware integration, and enterprise‑grade reliability, though pricing transparency is limited.

Key Features
Live Migration Across Environments

Move VMs, containers, and applications between on-premises data centers, private clouds, and public clouds with zero downtime.

Network Extension and Optimization

Extend and virtualize networks across sites, ensuring consistent IP addressing and performance through built‑in WAN optimization.

Disaster Recovery as a Service

Automate failover and failback processes, providing rapid recovery and business continuity across hybrid cloud landscapes.

Comprehensive Migration Analytics

Gain visibility into migration readiness, performance metrics, and cost forecasts via integrated dashboards.

Frequently Asked Questions

HCX is offered both as a standalone subscription and as part of VMware Cloud Foundation and VMware Cloud on AWS bundles.

Pricing is subscription‑based and varies by the number of workloads and deployment size; customers must contact VMware sales for exact rates.

HCX is managed through the vSphere client or a web‑based UI, making it accessible from Windows, macOS, and Linux browsers.
Specifications
Pricing Model Enterprise subscription model; pricing varies by workload volume and deployment size—contact sales for a quote.
Supported Platforms
VMware vSphereWindows (via web client)macOS (via web client)Linux (via web client)