Christophe Herrbach introduces new enhancements for Azure VMware Solution, highlighting expanded regional availability, technical upgrades, and resources for Azure migration at VMware Explore.

Announcing More Azure VMware Solution Enhancements

By Christophe Herrbach

Introduction

Greetings from Las Vegas! Reporting from VMware Explore, we’re excited to share the latest updates for Azure VMware Solution (AVS). Our team is actively engaging with customers, hosting sessions, and showcasing demos.

Key Azure VMware Solution Enhancements

  • Azure VMware Solution is now in 35 regions
    • AVS has expanded globally, recently adding Korea Central and Spain Central.
    • Eight more regions launching soon: Belgium Central, Chile Central, Indonesia Central, New Zealand North, Norway East, Malaysia West, Poland Central, and South India.
    • Check AVS regions here.
  • VCF Private Clouds & Portable VCF Subscriptions
    • AVS supports the VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) bundle, giving a consistent managed service experience.
    • Portable VCF subscriptions enable paying only Microsoft for service and infrastructure on AVS.
  • DISA Provisional Authorization at IL5 for Azure Government
  • Advanced Storage Integration
    • Azure NetApp Files now offers four service levels, including a Flexible option for customizable storage and performance. Learn more.
    • Azure Elastic SAN supports all AVS node types (including AV64), providing a fully managed, scalable, and VMware-certified SAN. Learn more.

Resources and Upcoming Activities

  • VMware on Azure Planning Guide: View Guide
  • Azure VMware Solution 2025 Learn Challenge: Earn a badge by completing Azure migration/modernization challenges before October 31, 2025. Join Here
  • VMware Explore 2025 On-Demand Sessions: Watch Here

Updated Aug 25, 2025

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