Run VMware workloads natively on Azure with a managed VMware private cloud.
| Hosting model | IaaS (managed VMware) |
|---|---|
| Container support | Not container-based |
| Minimum nodes | 3 |
| State management | Stateless or stateful |
| Web hosting | Agnostic |
| Autoscaling | Built-in service |
| Load balancer | Integrated (VMware NSX) |
| Scale limit | 3 to 16 VMware ESXi hosts per vCenter |
| Multiregion | Single region only — external router plus multiple instances |
| Virtual network integration | Supported |
| Hybrid connectivity | Supported |
| GPU support | Not supported |
| TLS | Set up in the VM |
| Architecture styles | VM workloads based on the VMware format |
| Required skills | VMware administration |
| Operational overhead | Medium — VMware-managed infrastructure |
| Best for teams | Teams with VMware platform requirements |
This is one candidate from the Azure compute decision guide. The right choice depends on your full requirements — evaluate scaling, cost, and operational fit before committing.
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