VMWare virtual machine in AWS

Yes, you can deploy VMware virtual machines in AWS. There are a couple of options available:

1. VMware Cloud on AWS: This is a service that allows you to run VMware's Software-Defined Data Center (SDDC) on AWS infrastructure. It integrates VMware's compute, storage, and network virtualization products with AWS services. You can migrate existing vSphere VMs to AWS using vMotion or VMware Hybrid Cloud Extension (HCX). This option allows you to use the same VMware tools and skills you're familiar with while leveraging AWS's scale and services.

2. Amazon Elastic VMware Service (Amazon EVS): This is a newer service, currently in preview, that allows you to run VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) within your Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC). It provides a ready-to-use VCF environment on AWS, making it easier to migrate VMware-based virtual machines to AWS using the same VCF software and tools you use on-premises.

To deploy your application using VMware Cloud on AWS:

1. Sign up for a VMware Cloud on AWS account.
2. Create a Software-Defined Data Center (SDDC) in the AWS region of your choice.
3. Configure networking between your SDDC and AWS VPC.
4. Migrate your VMware virtual machines to the SDDC using vMotion or HCX.
5. Once migrated, you can manage your VMs using familiar VMware tools like vSphere and vCenter.

This approach allows you to run your VMware-based application on AWS infrastructure while maintaining compatibility with your existing VMware environment and tools. It also provides the ability to integrate with native AWS services for additional functionality or future modernization efforts.
Sources
VMware Cloud on AWS - FAQs
Announcing Amazon Elastic VMware Service (Preview) - AWS
Deploy a VMware SDDC on AWS by using VMware Cloud on AWS - AWS Prescriptive Guidance