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Virtualization in the Cloud: Managed, DIY, or Both?

Join Principal Technologist Valerie Harrison and Principal Technical Product Specialist Kyle Grossmiller as they break down the key differences between managed and DIY cloud virtualization and share how Pure Storage cloud solutions support both strategies.
This webinar first aired on May 22, 2025
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  • Azure VMware Solution

Valerie Harrison

Principal Technologist, Pure Storage

Kyle Grossmiller

Principal Technical Product Specialist, Pure Storage

The cloud offers multiple paths for virtualization. But, which one is right for your organization? Whether you’re leveraging a managed service like Azure VMware Solution or using cloud native VMs, each approach has its trade-offs in cost, control, and complexity.

Discover how to modernize virtual environments in the cloud—in a way that works for you. Join Principal Technologist Valerie Harrison and Principal Technical Product Specialist Kyle Grossmiller as they break down the key differences between managed and DIY cloud virtualization and share how Pure Storage cloud solutions support both strategies. 

Together, they’ll cover:

  • Architectural trade-offs between managed services (e.g., Azure VMware Solution, AWS Elastic VMware Service) and native VMs in the cloud. 
  • How to optimize for costs and control with Pure Storage solutions with any cloud strategy.
  • How Pure Storage enables flexible, scalable virtualization—no matter how you build in the cloud.
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