Nutanix AHV Virtualization Platform
The Value of Moving to Nutanix AHV
Reduce virtualization spend
Eliminate standalone hypervisor licensing
Nutanix AHV replaces separate hypervisor licensing and helps drive significant TCO savings by consolidating virtualization into the Nutanix Cloud Platform, with modeled reductions of up to 33–65% versus traditional three-tier virtualization approaches.
Lower operational overhead
Unify compute, storage, and virtualization
By running AHV within the Nutanix Cloud Platform, IT teams manage compute, storage, and virtualization from a single platform, cutting datacenter and administrative effort compared to managing separate server, SAN, and hypervisor stacks.
Flexible, low-disruption migration
Broad compatibility and phased adoption
Organizations can move to AHV at their own pace with minimal disruption, leveraging over 1,000 validated solutions and the ability to run existing virtualization software alongside AHV in the same Nutanix environment.
Top 5 Reasons to Switch to Nutanix AHV
Simple to Migrate to, Manage and Scale
AHV is designed to be modern, user-friendly, and managed directly within the Nutanix Cloud Platform. With Nutanix Move, migrations from existing hypervisors are straightforward, making it easier to onboard workloads and scale without adding operational friction.
Support VMs and Cloud-Native Workloads
AHV supports both traditional VM-based applications and containerized workloads, enabling integration with cloud-native environments. You can standardize on one platform while maintaining flexibility and performance across different application types.
Enterprise Features Across Clouds
AHV delivers a full enterprise feature set across hybrid multicloud environments, including support for application and data mobility. This extends to modern workloads such as generative AI, so you can apply a consistent cloud operating model wherever workloads run.
Run AI Workloads Anywhere
AHV lets you deploy and run AI workloads across your enterprise core, edge locations, and public clouds, while maintaining data privacy and control. You can choose the right execution venue without sacrificing governance.
Secure by Design, Secure in Operation
Built-in security controls, data protection, and privacy features help you align with architectures such as NIST and zero trust. AHV provides strong protections for data and applications without bolting on separate security stacks.
Why Organizations Are Moving Away from Three-Tier Virtualization
As organizations push for lower operating costs, simpler infrastructure, and more flexibility in how they run applications, the traditional three-tier model—separate servers, storage arrays, and a standalone hypervisor—has become increasingly difficult to justify. The operational overhead, licensing complexity, and rigid scaling patterns make it hard to keep up with modern requirements. That’s why many teams are shifting toward platforms that consolidate these layers, streamline management, and support a more adaptable path forward.
If you are a current traditional three-tier customer, Nutanix can help you:
Reduce Risk
Shield yourself from the complexity and failure points that come with managing separate server, storage, and virtualization layers.
Increase agility
Swiftly adapt to new demands, expand services and embrace the full potential of hybrid multicloud operations.
Reduce the cost of virtualization
Gain greater control over capital and operating expenses and take advantage of flexible consumption models.
Migrate at your own pace
Run your current virtualization software and services on Nutanix HCI or migrate some or all workloads to Nutanix AHV. Nutanix supports your journey at your pace.
