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Learn how to migrate virtual machines from VMware and other platforms to Kubernetes using Forklift, an open-source migration tool. This 31-minute conference talk from DevConf.CZ 2025 explores the complete migration process from platforms including Red Hat Virtualization (RHV), OpenStack, VMware, and OVA to Kubernetes KubeVirt. Discover the specific techniques Forklift employs to minimize downtime during VMware migrations and understand the strategic technology choices behind the project. Examine the benefits and limitations of different migration approaches while gaining insights into the challenges involved in VM-to-container transitions. Explore Forklift's current objectives and future development roadmap to understand how this tool addresses modern infrastructure migration needs. Gain practical knowledge of the Forklift migration workflow and the decision-making processes that guide enterprise-level virtualization migrations to cloud-native environments.
