Bytes Blog: Modernising your Microsoft Workloads on AWS with Bytes
Monday 3rd July 2023
Introduction:
Are you still using legacy Microsoft systems? If so, you're not alone. Many businesses are still using outdated systems that are holding them back.
Legacy systems can be a drain on resources, both in terms of time and money. They can also be a security risk, as they may not be up to date with the latest security patches.
If you're ready to leave your legacy systems in the past, Bytes can help. We specialise in helping businesses modernise their Microsoft workloads on AWS.
What is the Microsoft Modernisation Programme?
The Microsoft Modernisation Programme is a comprehensive solution that helps businesses migrate their Microsoft workloads to AWS. The programme includes three key components:
- App modernisation: We can help you migrate your legacy .NET Framework applications to .NET 7 on Linux. This will allow you to take advantage of the latest features and capabilities of the ope-source .NET platform, while also reducing your costs.
- Database modernisation: We can help you migrate your SQL Server databases to Amazon Aurora or other cloud-based purpose-built databases. This will allow you to improve performance, scalability, and security, while also reducing your costs.
- Data analytics modernisation: We can help you migrate your SQL Server data warehouses to Amazon Redshift. This will allow you to improve performance, scalability, and cost-effectiveness, while also enabling you to take advantage of the latest big data analytics capabilities.
Benefits of modernising your Microsoft workloads on AWS
There are many benefits to modernising your Microsoft workloads on AWS. These include:
- Reduced costs: By migrating to the cloud, you can save money on hardware, software, and licensing costs.
- Increased agility: The cloud allows you to scale your workloads up or down as needed, which gives you more flexibility to meet changing business demands.
- Improved security: The cloud offers a number of security features that can help you protect your data from unauthorised access.
- Enhanced compliance: The cloud can help you comply with a variety of industry regulations.
According to the Hackett Group’s Cloud Services Study, applications migrated to AWS achieve the following post-migration changes in performance and value:
· 43% faster time to market for new application features or functionality
· 66% increase in administrator productivity
· 29% increase in staff focus on innovation
· 20% reduction in total technology infrastructure costs
· 45% decrease in security-related incidents
How to get started
If you're ready to modernise your Microsoft workloads on AWS, the first step is to contact Bytes. We'll assess your current environment and develop a modernisation plan that meets your specific needs.
We offer a free Modernisation Visibility Assessment to help you determine which of your applications can be modernised to cloud native services or open-source technology on AWS. We'll then determine a clear roadmap to help you achieve your modernization goals – this will include:
· A clear business case
· Target architecture and ARR
· Proposed Modernisation roadmap
· Project & Resourcing Plan
· Project costs and timeline
To learn more about the Microsoft Modernisation Programme from Bytes, please contact us - [email protected]
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