Cloud Mobility for Dell

Overview

RiverMeadow joins Dell Extended Technologies Complete (ETC) to enable multicloud mobility for Dell storage & APEX Block Storage for Public Cloud through RiverMeadow Cloud Mobility for Dell.

When:

Effective May 20, 2024

Where:

Worldwide - All regions - All segments

RiverMeadow Key Differentiators

• Easily move data to Apex Block store as part of a migration project
• Move Workloads from anywhere to any Private or Public Cloud
• Fixed Price Per VM Migration services or self service licensing available

RiverMeadow Cloud Mobility for Dell (backed by RiverMeadow’s Multicloud Migration Platform) provides workload migration capability across Dell on-prem and cloud block storage environments. Use their single pane of glass platform to move workloads from on-prem to on-prem, on-prem to cloud, cloud to cloud or cloud to on-prem.

RiverMeadow Cloud Mobility for Dell migrations operate at the workload level, moving the entire Windows, Linux or VM system along with the applications and attached storage. Migrations are supported off any storage platform presenting storage to the source workload.

• OS-based migration – Move entire Windows or Linux systems whether they are installed in physical, virtual, or cloud environments
• VM-based migration – Communicating directly with the hypervisor, move entire virtual machines to the target environment
• Workload Modernization – Modernize workloads at scale during migration to reduce technical debt and extend OS lifecycles.
  • OS Upgrades – Multi-hop upgrades (ex: Windows Server 2008 -> 2022)
  • OS Conversion – Convert Linux distributions (ex: CentOS -> RHEL)
• Storage Support – Any storage system presenting storage to the workload being migrated is supported.

RiverMeadow A SKU’s are available for resale in DSC (SKU detail included above). A SKU's become active and visible in DSC based on active opportunities.  If you cannot find the RiverMeadow A SKU’s in your country’s DSA instance, please send an email to psdf.sku.request2@dell.com requesting the RiverMeadow A SKUs you need activated, the desired country, and the name of your opportunity.  A SKU activations may take up to 24 hours to be visible in DSC.

Frequently Asked Questions 

Q: Is RiverMeadow Cloud Mobility for Dell available in DSA today?

A: Yes. Please see the A SKU list above.

Q: What happens if I cannot find the RiverMeadow Cloud Mobility for Dell SKU(s) I need?

A:  A SKUs become active and visible in DSA based on active opportunities.  If you cannot find the RiverMeadow A SKU’s in your country’s DSA instance, please send an email to psdf.sku.request2@dell.com requesting the RiverMeadow A SKUs you need activated, the desired country, and the name of your opportunity.  A SKU activations may take up to 24 hours to be visible in DSA.

Q: Who provides RiverMeadow services and support for the customer?

A: RiverMeadow provides services and support direct to the customer.  Dell is in position to resell. RiverMeadow services carry a 24x7x365 4-hour response SLA.

Q: Is RiverMeadow Cloud Mobility for Dell a SaaS Product?

A: Yes, RiverMeadow Cloud Mobility for Dell is backed by the RiverMeadow Multicloud Migration Platform, hosted in the cloud. Customers do not need to deploy their own migration platform.

Q: What is the availability of reselling RiverMeadow Cloud Mobility for Dell?

A: RiverMeadow Cloud Mobility for Dell is available for resale globally, and available to sell through the Channel or Direct.

Q: What is RiverMeadow’s licensing model?

A: RiverMeadow licenses migrations on a per-workload basis.

Q: Am I compensated on reselling RiverMeadow Cloud Mobility for Dell?

A: Please consult your respective compensation plan.