Amazon EVS now in scope for FedRAMP Class C

The Amazon Elastic VMware Service (EVS) has been granted FedRAMP Class C authorization, previously known as the Moderate baseline, covering all U.S. regions. This designation allows federal agencies to use EVS for deploying VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) software within their Amazon Virtual Private Clouds (VPCs) on EC2 bare-metal instances. The authorization streamlines compliance for agencies seeking to modernize infrastructure while leveraging existing VMware investments.

Amazon EVS enables agencies to establish a complete VCF environment within hours, facilitating rapid workload migration to AWS. This capability helps eliminate outdated infrastructure, reduce operational risks, and meet critical deadlines for data center exits. The service supports federal compliance requirements while maintaining compatibility with existing VMware tools and processes.

Federal agencies can now deploy VMware workloads on AWS infrastructure with reduced administrative overhead due to the FedRAMP authorization. The service integrates with Amazon VPCs and EC2 bare-metal instances, providing a secure and scalable environment for mission-critical applications. This alignment with FedRAMP standards ensures agencies can meet stringent security and compliance mandates.

To assist agencies in evaluating this service, AWS provides resources including the FedRAMP AWS services in scope page, the Amazon EVS product detail page, and the user guide. These materials outline the authorization scope, technical specifications, and implementation guidance for deploying EVS within federal environments.