Solution brief Hardware Shortage Resilience With Nutanix Nc2 On Aws
By Insight Editor / 16 Jul 2026 / Topics: Cloud , Hybrid cloud , IT modernization
Key takeaways
- Nutanix NC2 on AWS enables fast cloud extension during hardware shortages. Organizations gain immediate access to enterprise infrastructure without waiting for physical hardware.
- Insight helps maintain business continuity during delivery delays. Teams can keep mission-critical workloads running while scaling capacity as needs evolve.
- Upfront planning ensures optimized performance, cost, and compliance. Nutanix sizing and licensing alignment reduce risk and increase cost transparency.
Introduction/Business Challenges
Maintain resilience and momentum during hardware delivery delays. Unplanned hardware delays can disrupt operations, strain IT resources, and introduce risk at critical moments. Organizations need a fast, flexible way to maintain business continuity without waiting for physical infrastructure to arrive or compromising performance, security, or cost control.
Our solution
Nutanix Cloud Clusters (NC2) on AWS enables organizations to extend their on‑premises Nutanix environment into AWS, providing immediate access to enterprise-grade infrastructure when hardware is unavailable. With Insight’s guidance, organizations can rapidly deploy, scale, and operate workloads in the cloud while maintaining consistency across environments.
Rapid Cloud Extension
Instantly extend Nutanix to AWS during hardware delays.
Business Continuity
Maintain availability of mission-critical workloads.
Scalability
Adjust capacity as needs evolve.
Consistent Operations
Manage cloud and on-prem environments seamlessly.
Cost Transparency
Reduce surprises with smarter sizing and licensing insight.
Expert Guidance
Deploy with confidence using Insight expertise.
Planning Considerations
Successful deployments depend on thoughtful upfront planning. Insight helps organizations avoid surprises by addressing two critical areas:
- Nutanix Sizer Optimization: Use the Nutanix Sizer tool to accurately model workload requirements, ensureing the right balance of performance, capacity, and cost.
- Licensing Alignment: Understand Microsoft and other licensing requirements in cloud-hosted Nutanix Environments to maintain compliance and gain clear visibility into software costs.
Why Insight?
Insight Enterprises is a leading Solutions Integrator that helps clients solve technology challenges by combining the right hardware, software, and services. As a Fortune 500 technology company, backed by 35+ years of expertise and a deep network of 6,000+ partners, we deliver secure, end-to-end IT solutions for organizations around the world.
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