As organizations seek cost-effective alternatives to proprietary cloud platforms, VMware to OpenNebula migration has become an increasingly attractive option. The move to OpenNebula unlocks not only financial benefits but also technological independence and streamlined operations.
Why Choose OpenNebula?
OpenNebula is an open-source cloud orchestration platform that supports hybrid, multi-cloud, and edge deployments. With capabilities to manage both virtual machines and containerized applications (via Kubernetes), OpenNebula offers an agile and scalable cloud infrastructure—without locking you into a vendor ecosystem.
Key Benefits of OpenNebula:
- Unified management across on-prem and public clouds
- Built-in support for Kubernetes clusters
- Compatibility with existing infrastructure (NFS, iSCSI, Ceph, etc.)
- Lower operational and licensing costs compared to VMware
- Avoid vendor lock-in and retain full infrastructure control
Simplifying Your Migration with OpenNebula Tools
Migrating from VMware doesn’t have to be complicated. OpenNebula provides both tools and expert services to ensure a smooth transition.
OneSwap: Automated VM Conversion
OneSwap is a dedicated migration tool that simplifies the process of moving VMs from vCenter to OpenNebula KVM. With a success rate of over 96%, it automates most of the heavy lifting.
VMware Migration Service
This expert-led program offers strategic planning and personalized support to guide organizations through a seamless migration process while minimizing downtime and business disruption.
Core Areas Covered During Migration
OpenNebula addresses every major aspect of cloud infrastructure:
1. Virtual Machine Operations
Full VM lifecycle support with live/cold migrations, snapshots, and performance monitoring.
2. Storage Compatibility
Support for NFS, iSCSI, and Ceph with advanced features like thin provisioning, HA, and snapshots.
3. Networking
VLAN/VxLAN, OpenvSwitch, and Virtual Network Functions (VNFs) for firewall, routing, DHCP, and load balancing.
4. Access Control
LDAP/Active Directory integration, user/group quotas, and role-based access policies.
5. Elasticity and Scalability
Auto-scaling, affinity/anti-affinity rules, and multi-VM orchestration using OneFlow and OneGate.
6. Backup Strategies
Backup with Restic for fast, secure, and deduplicated backups with I/O throttling.
7. Container Management
Deploy and manage Kubernetes clusters using the OpenNebula Kubernetes Engine (OneKE).
8. Integration
Includes GPU support, PCI passthrough, CMDB hooks, and WHMCS billing module.
Cost Optimization and Open Source Freedom
OpenNebula brings the functionality of VMware’s enterprise tools—like vCloud Director and vRealize—at a fraction of the cost. Its vendor-neutral approach supports multiple hypervisors and integrates easily with your existing systems, empowering your team to tailor the cloud to specific business needs.
Get Started Quickly with miniONE
Try OpenNebula in just a few minutes using miniONE, a lightweight tool for local deployment. It’s the perfect way to explore OpenNebula before going into full production.
Ready to plan your VMware to OpenNebula migration? Contact us at Nubius Solutions and let our experts guide you from evaluation to implementation — ensuring your cloud transformation is secure, scalable, and cost-efficient.
Want to see how it works? Book a free consultation with our team to explore the tools, options, and support available for your migration journey.
Learn more on the white paper from OpenNebula at https://support.opennebula.pro/hc/en-us/articles/17225311830429-White-Paper-Migrating-from-VMware-to-OpenNebula