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Migrate your Azure VMs back to your on-premise VMware or Hyper-V environment

Have you built your VMs on Azure and need to copy them back to your on-premise environment?​

Are your Azure costs spiraling out of control?​

Want to download and convert your Azure VMs to either VMware or Hyper-V?​

Migrating Azure virtual machines back to an on-premise hypervisor can be a complex and time-consuming process. Carbon Software provides a solution that streamlines the process and provides a hassle-free experience for users.

Carbon Software is designed to provide a seamless and efficient experience for migrating Azure virtual machines back to your on-premise VMware or Hyper-V environment. Its user-friendly interface and robust features make it a one-stop solution for managing and migrating your Azure VMs.

One of the key features of Carbon is its comprehensive VM management. Carbon displays detailed information about your Azure VMs, including VM name, status, size, number of CPUs, memory allocation, IP address, VNET, operating system, resource group, subscription name, location, and more. This information can help users make informed decisions about which VMs to migrate and how to configure them in their on-premise environment.

Another useful feature of Carbon is its easy migration and conversion process. Carbon integrates with your VMware or Hyper-V environment, allowing you to replicate and convert your Azure VMs to your on-premise hypervisor of choice with just a few clicks. Carbon sets up your replicated Azure VMs with the same CPU, memory, and disk configurations, ensuring a smooth transition back to your on-premise environment.

Carbon also provides automatic configuration and email notifications to keep users informed about the progress and completion of their migration. Carbon’s email alerts ensure that users always know the status of their Azure VMs and can address any issues that arise during the migration process.

In addition to these features, Carbon provides a customizable interface that allows users to adjust settings to suit their preferences. Users can choose their preferred hypervisor, datastore, and Azure subscription, ensuring a smooth and efficient migration process.

Overall, Carbon Software provides a powerful and user-friendly solution for migrating Azure virtual machines back to an on-premise hypervisor. Its features, including comprehensive VM management, easy migration and conversion, automatic configuration, and customizable settings, make it a valuable tool for businesses of all sizes. To learn more about Carbon Software and how it can help streamline your Azure VM migration process, download a free trial today.

Carbon Azure VM Details

Why Choose Carbon?

Carbon is designed to provide a seamless and hassle-free experience when it comes to migrating your Azure virtual machines back to your on-premise environment. With its user-friendly interface and robust features, Carbon is your one-stop solution for managing and migrating your Azure VMs.

Key Features of Carbon:

Comprehensive VM Management:

Carbon displays detailed information about your Azure VMs, including VM name, status, size, number of CPUs, memory allocation, IP address, VNET, operating system, resource group, subscription name, location, and more.

Easy Migration and Conversion:

Carbon integrates with your VMware or Hyper-V environment, allowing you to replicate and convert your Azure VMs to your on-premise hypervisor of choice with just a few clicks.

Automatic Configuration:

Carbon sets up your replicated Azure VMs with the same CPU, memory, and disk configurations, ensuring a smooth transition back to your on-premise environment.

Email Notifications:

Stay informed about the progress and completion of your migration with Carbon’s email alerts, so you always know the status of your Azure VMs.

Migrate your Azure Virtual Machines back to your VMWare or Hyper-V On-Premise Environment

Carbon Overview

Whether you want to save costs because your Azure Cloud environment is costing you too, or perhaps your administration team does not have the skills to manage your Azure environment. There is a way to simply and easily replicate your Azure VMs back to either your Hyper-V or VMware environment by using Carbon.

As we all know it’s very easy to move workloads from your on-premise environment but no real easy way to reverse that replication.

With Carbon you simply just connect to your Azure Portal, choose the VMs you want to copy back to on-premise, next you choose your Hypervisor and datastore then click GO.

Carbon will then start the replication of your Azure VMs back to your on-premise hypervisor, convert the VM to the appropriate file type, and even set up the CPU and Memory allocation as per the Azure specifications. Carbon even emails you once the process has been completed.

Carbon Function Overview

  • Connects directly to your Azure Subscription
  • Displays your Azure Virtual Machines including:
    • VM Name
    • Azure VM Status 
    • Azure VM size
    • Number of CPUs
    • Memory allocated
    • IP Address
    • Azure VNET
    • Operating System installed
    • Azure Resource Group
    • Your Azure Subscription name
    • Azure AZ location 
    • Number of Data Disks attached to the VM
  • Integrates with either your VMware or Hyper-V environments
  • Replicates and converts your Azure VMs to your on-premise hypervisor of choice
  • Automatically sets up your replicated Azure VMs on either VMware or Hyper-v with the same CPU, Memory and Disk configurations
  • Provides email alerts once the process has completed

Carbon Azure Migration Process

Simplify Your Azure VM Migration with SmiKar’s Carbon Software. Effortlessly move your Azure Virtual Machines to VMWare or Hyper-V with just a few clicks

Carbon Launch Window

Simply Launch Carbon to start your migration process of your Azure Virtual Machines to either VMWare or Hyper-V

Welcome to Carbon Window

From this screen within Carbon, you can choose to either change Carbon’s settings, like your email migration progress notifications, your hypervisor settings (VMWare or Microsoft’s Hyper-v)  and even the Azure subscription you want to attach to, or start selecting which VMs you want to migrate from Azure to your on-premise hypervisor.

List your Azure VMs within your Subscription

This screen shows all your Azure Virtual Machines within your selected Azure Subscription. Simply select the VMs by placing a tick in the checkbox (you can select single or multiple Azure VMs for migration / conversion) , then click on Next to start migrating the Azure VMs back to your on-premise hypervisor.

Choose a location for your migrated Azure Virtual Machines

Now you need to choose a datastore to migrate your Azure VMs to.

Azure VM migration to either VMware or Hyper-v Complete

Carbon will now migrate your Azure VMs to either your Hyper-v or VMware environments. This screen shows the progress of the VM migration and finally completion status.

As part of the migration process, Carbon will complete the Azure VM conversion and automatically setup the correct CPU and Ram specifications as they were within Azure. 

A Closer Look at Carbon's Process

Carbon’s intuitive interface and step-by-step process make it easy for users of all skill levels to migrate their Azure VMs:

Customizable Settings:

Carbon allows you to adjust settings to suit your preferences, including email notifications, hypervisor options, and Azure subscription selection.

VM Selection:

Carbon’s VM selection screen lets you choose single or multiple Azure VMs for migration, streamlining the process and saving time.

Datastore Allocation:

Carbon provides the flexibility to choose your preferred datastore for your migrated Azure VMs, ensuring a smooth transition.

Real-time Migration Monitoring:

Keep an eye on the migration process with Carbon’s progress screen, giving you peace of mind that your Azure VMs are being migrated and configured correctly.

Get Started with Carbon

Don’t let Azure VM management and migration hold you back. Carbon is designed to make the process straightforward and efficient, allowing you to focus on what matters most: optimizing your infrastructure and maximizing your organization’s potential.

Download your free trial of Carbon today and see for yourself how this powerful software can revolutionize your Azure VM management and migration process.

For more information or support, don’t hesitate to reach out to our team. We’re committed to helping you get the most out of Carbon and ensuring your Azure VM migration experience is a success.

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Carbon FAQs

What is Carbon and what does it do? 

Carbon is a software that simplifies the process of migrating Azure virtual machines to either VMware or Hyper-V. It connects to your Azure subscription, displays the virtual machines, and allows you to select the ones you want to migrate back to your on-premise hypervisor. Carbon then replicates and converts the Azure virtual machines to your hypervisor of choice, automatically sets up the CPU, memory, and disk configurations, and provides email alerts once the migration is complete.

Can Carbon migrate Azure virtual machines back to on-premise VMware or Hyper-V environments? 

Yes, Carbon can migrate Azure virtual machines back to on-premise VMware or Hyper-V environments. It allows you to choose your hypervisor and datastore, and the software will handle the replication, conversion, and setup of the virtual machines.

Does Carbon integrate with both VMware and Hyper-V environments? 

Yes, Carbon integrates with both VMware and Hyper-V environments. It allows you to choose your hypervisor and will automatically set up the replicated Azure virtual machines with the correct CPU, memory, and disk configurations.

Will Carbon notify me once the migration process is complete? 

Yes, Carbon provides email alerts once the migration process is complete. This way, you can keep track of the migration progress and know when the virtual machines are ready to use on your on-premise hypervisor.

Can Carbon convert Azure virtual machines to the appropriate file type during the migration process? 

Yes, Carbon can convert Azure virtual machines to the appropriate file type during the migration process. It handles the replication and conversion of the virtual machines to ensure they are set up correctly on your on-premise hypervisor.

Is there a limit to the number of Azure Virtual Machines that can be migrated with Carbon? 

There is no specific limit on the number of Azure Virtual Machines that can be migrated with Carbon. However, the time it takes to complete the migration will depend on factors such as the size and number of VMs being migrated, the available network bandwidth, and the resources of the destination hypervisor.

Can Carbon replicate Azure VMs to both VMware and Hyper-V environments simultaneously? 

No, Carbon cannot replicate Azure VMs to both VMware and Hyper-V environments simultaneously. You need to select either VMware or Hyper-V as the destination hypervisor during the migration process.

Does Carbon support migrating Azure VMs to other cloud providers? 

 No, Carbon does not support migrating Azure VMs to other cloud providers. Carbon is designed specifically to help users migrate Azure Virtual Machines back to on-premise VMware or Hyper-V environments.

Can Carbon migrate Azure VMs across different Azure subscriptions? 

 Yes, Carbon can connect to any Azure subscription associated with your Azure account, allowing you to migrate Azure VMs across different subscriptions.

 

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