MAP Funding and Credit Structure
AWS MAP provides direct financial incentives including service credits, training allowances, and professional services discounts. The funding structure scales with migration size:
- Assessment credits: Offset the cost of portfolio discovery and readiness assessment tools
- Mobilization funding: Covers landing zone deployment, team training, and pilot migration expenses
- Migration credits: Service credits proportional to the number of workloads migrated, helping offset dual-running costs
- Professional services discount: Up to 25% discount on AWS Professional Services engagement fees
MAP 2.0 requires organizations to tag all migrated workloads using the MAP tagging framework. Credits are allocated based on verified tagged resources, ensuring accurate tracking of migration progress. See our detailed guide on AWS MAP credits for eligibility requirements.
Who Qualifies for AWS MAP?
MAP eligibility depends on your organization's migration scope, current AWS spend, and engagement with a qualified AWS Partner. General requirements include:
- A migration scope of at least 10 servers or equivalent workloads
- Engagement with an AWS Partner holding the Migration Competency
- Commitment to complete the full migration within an agreed timeline
- Willingness to tag migrated workloads per MAP 2.0 requirements
Organizations already running workloads on AWS may still qualify if they are migrating additional on-premises infrastructure or modernizing existing AWS workloads. Contact an AWS MAP partner for a specific eligibility assessment.
Migration Tools Included in MAP
MAP includes access to AWS migration tools that automate discovery, planning, and execution. Key tools include:
- AWS Application Discovery Service: Automatically discovers on-premises servers, applications, and dependencies
- AWS Migration Hub: Central dashboard for tracking migration progress across multiple AWS tools
- AWS Application Migration Service (MGN): Automated lift-and-shift replication of servers to AWS
- AWS Database Migration Service (DMS): Continuous database replication with minimal downtime
- AWS Migration Evaluator: Builds a directional business case using actual on-premises usage data
Choosing the Right MAP Partner
Your AWS MAP Partner significantly impacts migration success, so evaluate technical depth, industry experience, and post-migration support capabilities. Key selection criteria include:
- Active AWS Migration Competency designation (verify on the AWS Partner Network)
- Demonstrated experience with your industry vertical and compliance requirements
- Ability to provide managed services after migration is complete
- References from organizations of similar size and complexity
Opsio delivers end-to-end MAP engagements from assessment through ongoing managed services. Contact our migration team for a free readiness assessment.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does an AWS MAP engagement take?
A typical MAP engagement spans 6-18 months depending on migration scope. The Assess phase takes 2-4 weeks, Mobilize takes 4-8 weeks, and the Migrate phase duration depends on the number of workloads being moved.
Can small businesses qualify for AWS MAP?
Yes, but the minimum migration scope is typically 10 servers or equivalent workloads. Smaller migrations may qualify for MAP Lite, which provides a streamlined assessment and reduced funding level appropriate for SMB environments.
What happens to MAP credits if the migration timeline extends?
MAP credits have defined expiration dates. If your migration takes longer than planned, work with your AWS Partner to request timeline extensions through the MAP program team. Extensions are evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
Is MAP available for migrations from other cloud providers?
Yes, MAP supports migrations from any source environment including on-premises data centers, colocation facilities, and other cloud providers such as Azure or Google Cloud. The program methodology and tools apply regardless of the source infrastructure.
How are MAP credits tracked and reported?
MAP 2.0 uses a tagging framework where all migrated resources must be tagged with specific key-value pairs. AWS tracks tagged resources automatically and allocates credits based on verified tagged workloads. Your AWS Partner helps configure tagging and monitor credit utilization.