Google Cloud Migrate for Compute Engine
Migrate servers and VMs to Google Cloud.
Overview
Migrate for Compute Engine, formerly Velostrata, is a service designed to migrate virtual machines and physical servers to Google Cloud with speed and simplicity. It uses streaming technology to enable testing in the cloud within minutes and performs migrations with minimal downtime by decoupling the data transfer from the workload execution.
✨ Key Features
- Fast testing in the cloud before migration ('Test Clone')
- Streaming technology for rapid VM startup in the cloud
- Agentless migration for VMware VMs
- Automatic and seamless adaptation to Google Cloud
- Built-in data replication and synchronization
- Support for Windows and Linux OS
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Streaming technology allows for near-instant testing and running of workloads in the cloud before data is fully migrated.
- Decouples storage and compute for flexible migration waves.
- Agentless approach for VMware environments.
Unique Value: Enables enterprises to run and test on-premises workloads in Google Cloud within minutes, dramatically reducing the risk and complexity of the migration cutover.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Lift-and-shift migration of on-premises vSphere VMs to Google Compute Engine
- Rapidly cloning production environments for testing and development in GCP
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Migrating to destinations other than Google Cloud
- Application-level modernization during migration
🏆 Alternatives
Its key advantage is the run-in-cloud streaming technology, which provides faster validation cycles compared to traditional replication-first methods used by competitors.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Premium Support tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
Free tier: The Migrate for Compute Engine product is free to use. Customers only pay for the Google Cloud resources they consume (e.g., Compute Engine, Storage).
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