What Are We Migrating?
EduCloud, UBC’s private cloud service, will continue to operate as the on-premises platform for provisioning virtual machines. What’s changing is the underlying technology: we’re transitioning from a VMware-based infrastructure to OpenStack—an open-source, enterprise-supported platform that also runs on-premises.
The new Hybrid Cloud Service builds on EduCloud by integrating public cloud providers such as AWS and Azure. This combined model offers greater flexibility in where and how workloads are hosted, while also introducing improved cost management, enhanced security features, and the ability to scale resources more efficiently across environments.
The Drivers of the Migration?
Due to unsustainable licensing costs and tool deprecations following Broadcom’s acquisition of VMware, UBC is transitioning from VMware to a hybrid cloud model—accelerating efforts to modernize IT infrastructure, reduce technical debt, and build a foundation for long-term innovation.
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The Approach to the Cloud Migration
We're implementing a comprehensive, phased approach to ensure a smooth transition with minimal disruption to your services.
Below are the principles that support the migration process
Migration Progress To Date
Expected Migration Impacts 📈
Key metrics and expected outcomes from the EduCloud transition