Google Migrate for Compute Engine
Migrate and modernize servers to Google Cloud with speed and confidence.
Overview
Migrate for Compute Engine, formerly Velostrata, provides a fast, flexible, and safe way to migrate workloads into Google Cloud. It decouples the VM from the underlying storage, allowing for rapid migration and in-cloud testing before the final cutover. Its streaming technology enables VMs to boot in Google Cloud in minutes.
✨ Key Features
- Streaming-based migration
- Agentless discovery and assessment
- Built-in testing capabilities (Test-Clone)
- Automated migration waves
- Rollback capabilities
- VMware, AWS, and Azure as sources
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Streaming technology for rapid boot times in the cloud
- Test-Clone feature for non-disruptive, pre-migration testing
- Stateful rollback capabilities
Unique Value: Enables enterprises to test their actual workloads in Google Cloud within minutes, dramatically reducing the risk and time associated with cloud migration projects.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Streaming on-premises VMs to run in Google Cloud for testing and validation within minutes.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Migration to cloud providers other than Google Cloud.
🏆 Alternatives
Offers faster test and cutover cycles due to its unique streaming technology, compared to replication-based tools that require full data synchronization first.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Google Cloud Support Plans tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
Free tier: Migrations are free. Customers only pay for the Google Cloud resources they use during and after migration.
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