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VMware Cloud Refuge
Buy Time.
Avoid Costly VMware Renewals.
Don't let an expensive VMware renewal force a rushed migration.
CognoCloud temporarily hosts your VMware environment in our secure Canadian cloud while we plan and execute your migration to Hyper-V, Proxmox or HPE HVM.
Benefits
Avoid Expensive Renewals
Bypass high VMware renewal costs and protect your budget.
Protect Business Continuity
Keep your environment running smoothly with zero disruption.
Buy Time to Migrate Right
Take the time you need to plan and execute the right strategy.
Canadian Hosted Infrastructure
Your data stays in Canada in our secure, enterprise-grade cloud.
A Safe Place Between VMware and Your Future Infrastructure
Rather than renewing expensive VMware licensing or rushing a migration, CognoCloud temporarily hosts your VMware workloads while our engineering team develops and executes a structured modernization plan.
1. Your Datacenter
Your current VMware environment running in your datacenter.
2. CognoCloud VMware Refuge
We securely host your VMware environment in our Canadian cloud to buy you time.
3. Migration Planning
We assess, design, and plan your migration to the right modern platform.
4. Modern Infrastructure
Migrate to Hyper-V, Proxmox, or HPE HVM at your pace.
5. DRaaS Protection
Protect your new environment with Disaster Recovery as a Service and Backup.
The Business Impact
Cloud Refuge gives you the breathing room you need to plan your migration the right way, not the rushed way.
Control Costs
Avoid expensive renewals and reduce total cost of ownership.
Lower Risk
Reduce the risk of a rushed migration and business disruption.
More Time
Get the time you need to plan the right migration strategy.
Business Continuity
Keep your business running without interruption.
Better Outcomes
Make informed decisions for a modern, cost-effective infrastructure future.
What's Included
VMware Hosting
Run your existing VMware environment without interruption.
Enterprise Compute
High-performance compute resources sized to your needs.
Secure Storage
Redundant enterprise storage with high availability.
Networking
Secure, isolated networks with advanced connectivity.
Secure VPN Access
Easy, secure access for your users and IT administrators.
Monitoring & Support
24/7 monitoring and Canadian-based expert support.
Daily Backups
Automated backups to protect your critical workloads.
Migration Planning
Strategic roadmap and hands-on migration management.
Canadian Cloud
100% Canadian hosted in our Tier III data centres.
Perfect for Organizations That:
- Have VMware renewals within 3-12 months
- Are facing rapidly increasing licensing costs
- Need time to plan a proper migration
- Have complex or large virtual environments
- Have limited internal IT resources
- Require Canadian data residency and compliance
Industries We Serve
Manufacturing
Healthcare
Public Sector
Education
Financial Services
Professional Services
Retail & Distribution
Legal
Let's Build Your VMware Exit Strategy
Stop overpaying for VMware. Get the time, flexibility, and expertise you need to move forward with confidence.
Book a Free Assessment
Get a personalized assessment of your environment and cost-saving opportunities.
Our Capabilities
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ProxmoxVE
HPEHVM
DisasterRecovery
DataBackup
Virtual DesktopInfrastructure (VDI)
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