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 service based on VMware vSphere. It lets businesses run their virtualized IT resources on dedicated physical infrastructure, hosted in Italian Tier IV datacenters that are ISO 27001 certified and ACN-qualified. The CloudFire team manages the underlying infrastructure, while you keep control of the vCenter environment with an Administrator account.
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 microsegmentation). Physical resources are dedicated: nothing is shared with other customers.
Can CloudFire guarantee VMware service continuity after the Broadcom acquisition?
Yes. CloudFire delivers VMware as a Service through an authorized Broadcom partner with an active contractual agreement. License and service continuity is guaranteed regardless of changes to the global partner program.
Is CloudFire's VMware as a Service ACN-qualified?
Yes. CloudFire's VMware as a Service is ACN-qualified (Agenzia per la Cybersicurezza Nazionale, Italy's National Cybersecurity Agency), the mandatory requirement for cloud services adopted by the Italian Public Administration (PA).
What are the main advantages of VMware as a Service over on-premises solutions?
VMware as a Service eliminates hardware purchase and maintenance costs (from CAPEX to OPEX) and provides always up-to-date infrastructure, Tier IV datacenters with guaranteed redundancy, on-demand scalability, ISO 27001 certifications and ACN qualification, and direct human technical support with no escalation tiers.
What are the main advantages of VMware as a Service over on-premises solutions?
VMware as a Service eliminates hardware purchase and maintenance costs (from CAPEX to OPEX) and provides always up-to-date infrastructure, Tier IV datacenters with guaranteed redundancy, on-demand scalability, ISO 27001 certifications and ACN qualification, and direct human technical support with no escalation tiers.
Is the VMware as a Service infrastructure dedicated or shared?
Dedicated. Physical resources are allocated exclusively to your environment, with no sharing with other customers. The data centers are Tier IV certified (Data4 Milan, Vaultica Siziano, Aruba Rome), and ISO 27001, 27017, and 27018 certifications ensure data security.
Does VMware as a Service data physically stay in Italy?
Yes. The service is delivered from Tier IV certified Italian data centers: Data4 Milan, Vaultica Siziano, Aruba Rome. Data never leaves Italy. CloudFire is ISO 27001, 27017, and 27018 certified.
Can I back up VMware VMs with CloudFire?
Yes. CloudFire integrates VMware as a Service with Veeam Cloud Platform: VMs are protected with immutable backup on CloudFire repositories. Available with an included Hardened Repository or S3 Object Lock for custom retention.
What is the difference between CloudFire's VMware as a Service and OpenStack as a Service?
VMware as a Service is designed for those who already have a VMware environment and want to keep it without managing the infrastructure. OpenStack as a Service is CloudFire's native solution for those who want flexible, pay-per-usage IaaS with standard OpenStack APIs and zero vendor lock-in. For new workloads or migrations from on-premises, OpenStack is the recommended choice.