Application Migration Service

MGN or CloudEndure Migration

Console | Document | Steps-to-migrate |

Overview

Rehost

Lift-and-shift (rehost) migration to AWS:

• from on-premises to AWS

• from other cloud to AWS

• cross-region or AZ

How it works?

Install Agent

Install AWS Replication Agent on your source servers (manual or unattended installation). No reboot required.

Replicate to AWS

Application Migration Service automatically replicates entire servers, including operating system, applications, data, and configurations.

Perform tests

Use the Application Migration Service console to perform non-disruptive tests in AWS prior to initiating a cutover.

Execute cutover

When you are ready, use the Application Migration Service console to execute a successful cutover. Your servers are launched on AWS within minutes.

Benefits

• Easiest and quickest way to migrate your server.

• Minimal discruption

• Any app from any source. No need to do any application configuration after migration.

Cons

• Need to install an Agent on a different server (for migration purpose) on-premises.

• AWS do not maintain, support the OS/OS image. If the application go EOS, it's customer's responsibility

Workflow

1. Creating IAM user

2. Accessing the MGN console

Pricing

• Free for the 1st 90 days / server.

• After free period, $0.042