vmware as a service
Always-on, flexible Private Cloud VMware SDDC
Combine the power of a dedicated VMware Cloud infrastructure with the flexibility of the cloud using VMware as a Service.
The impact on your business with VMware as a Service
Limitless managed VMware cluster
VMware as a Service is the CloudFire service that provides access to a complete VMware SDDC cluster featuring compute, networking, storage, and security on dedicated physical resources that are both redundant and fault-tolerant. There is no sharing with other customers: resources are allocated exclusively to a single environment. CloudFire infrastructure is hosted in Italian Tier IV certified data centers: Data4 Milan, Vaultica Siziano, and Aruba Rome.
Cloud freedom and scalability without constraints
Focus on managing your applications. CloudFire handles the design, provisioning, updates, and maintenance of the underlying VMware infrastructure. Choose from predefined hardware flavors and scale your capacity up or down based on your workload requirements.
Elastic Scale-Up
VMware vSphere Enterprise Plus components, integrated with vSAN in a next-generation datacenter, provide unlimited scalability. By choosing predefined hardware flavors, you can add or remove compute and storage hosts without any constraints, based on your infrastructure load.
Availability, security, and compliance for every application
You have full Administrator access to the vCenter environment, providing complete visibility and control over allocated resources. The infrastructure is monitored 24/7 by the CloudFire team with a guaranteed availability SLA. Our VMware as a Service is ACN-qualified, a mandatory requirement for adoption by the Italian Public Administration.
Technical specifications
VMware SDDC Suite: VMware vSphere, vSAN, NSX
Automated deployment and infrastructure ready “in a minute”
Tier-IV Datacenter, Multiple Availability Zones, and unlimited Internet bandwidth
ACN Qualification and Eligibility for Public Administration
Software Defined Storage with vSAN technology
Log in with your virtual infrastructure Administrator account
Network management with VMware NSX
Integration with Veeam Cloud Platform for backup and DR
Compatibility with advanced disaster recovery systems like Zerto
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FAQ
What is CloudFire's VMware as a Service?
VMware as a Service is CloudFire's Private Cloud solution based on VMware vSphere. It enables companies to manage their virtualized IT resources on dedicated physical infrastructure, hosted in Italian Tier IV data centers that are ISO 27001 certified and ACN qualified. The CloudFire team manages the underlying infrastructure, while the customer retains full control of the vCenter environment with Administrator access.
What are the components of VMware as a Service?
VMware as a Service includes a complete VMware SDDC cluster with vSphere (server virtualization), vSAN (software-defined storage), and NSX (network virtualization and micro-segmentation). Physical resources are dedicated: there is no sharing with other customers.
Can CloudFire guarantee VMware service continuity following the Broadcom acquisition?
Yes. CloudFire provides VMware as a Service through an authorized Broadcom partner with an active contractual agreement. License and service continuity are guaranteed, regardless of any changes to the global partner program.
Is CloudFire's VMware as a Service ACN qualified?
Yes. CloudFire's VMware as a Service is ACN (National Cybersecurity Agency) qualified, which is the mandatory requirement for the adoption of cloud services by the Italian Public Administration.
What are the main advantages compared to on-premise solutions?
- Eliminate hardware purchase and maintenance costs (CAPEX → OPEX)
- Infrastructure that is always up to date, managed by the CloudFire Tier IV Datacenter team with guaranteed redundancy and availability SLAs
- On-demand scalability: add or remove capacity without advance planning
- ISO 27001 certifications and ACN qualification included in the infrastructure
- Direct human technical support, with no escalation tiersInfrastruttura sempre aggiornata, gestita dal team CloudFireDatacenter Tier IV con ridondanza garantita e SLA di disponibilità
Scalabilità on demand: aggiungi o rimuovi capacità senza pianificazione anticipata
Certificazioni ISO 27001 e qualificazione ACN incluse nell'infrastrutturaSupporto tecnico umano diretto, senza tier di escalation
What are the advantages compared to Public Cloud / OpenStack as a Service?
VMware as a Service provides dedicated physical infrastructure, ensuring resources are never shared with other clients. This guarantees predictable performance, complete isolation, and the ability to implement custom security policies. For those with an existing VMware environment, it allows you to maintain your current technology stack without having to migrate to a new paradigm.
Does VMware as a Service support the migration of existing applications?
Yes. VMware provides tools to simplify the migration of existing workloads to the cloud environment. The CloudFire Professional Services team supports the assessment and migration phase for complex environments.
How is data security ensured?
Your data is physically stored in Italy within Tier IV certified data centers. CloudFire holds ISO 27001, 27017, and 27018 certifications. Our VMware as a Service offering is ACN qualified, and 24/7 monitoring is managed directly by the CloudFire team.
Is VMware as a Service suitable for businesses of all sizes?
Yes. Elastic Scale-Up allows you to adapt resources to the needs of both SMEs and large enterprises. For new workloads or on-premise migrations, OpenStack as a Service is the recommended CloudFire solution for maximum flexibility and predictable costs.
Can I back up VMware VMs?
Yes. CloudFire integrates VMware as a Service with the Veeam Cloud Platform: VMs are protected with immutable backups on CloudFire repositories. Available with an included Hardened Repository or S3 Object Lock for custom retention.