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The AWS Migration Acceleration Program (MAP) is a comprehensive framework designed by Amazon Web Services to help organizations migrate their workloads to the AWS cloud more efficiently and cost-effectively. The program combines best practices, tools, training, and financial incentives to reduce the cost and complexity of cloud migration.
At its core, AWS MAP follows a three-phase approach:
One of the most compelling aspects of AWS MAP is the financial incentive structure. AWS provides migration credits based on the projected post-migration workload spend, which can significantly offset the initial costs of migration. These credits are applied to eligible workloads that are properly tagged before migration, making proper planning and execution essential.
Organizations that leverage AWS MAP can realize several significant advantages throughout their migration journey:
AWS provides migration credits that can offset up to 25% of post-migration costs, making the transition more economically viable. Additional funding is available for specific workloads like databases, analytics, and SAP applications.
The structured approach and best practices embedded in MAP help organizations move to the cloud faster, reducing the time to realize cloud benefits while minimizing business disruption.
AWS MAP incorporates proven methodologies and tools that help identify and address potential migration challenges before they impact your business operations or security posture.
Beyond simply “lifting and shifting” workloads, MAP encourages organizations to modernize applications and infrastructure, unlocking the full potential of cloud capabilities.
Despite its structured approach, organizations often encounter several challenges when implementing AWS MAP:
Opsio’s team of AWS migration experts can help you navigate the complexities of cloud migration while maximizing your MAP benefits.
Opsio serves as your trusted partner throughout the AWS migration journey, providing expertise and support at each phase of the MAP process. Our comprehensive approach ensures that you maximize the benefits of the program while minimizing risks and disruptions.
Our team begins by conducting a thorough assessment of your current infrastructure and business objectives. We identify the most suitable migration strategies for each workload, whether that’s rehosting (lift and shift), replatforming, refactoring, or retiring applications. This strategic approach ensures that your migration plan aligns with your business goals and maximizes the financial benefits available through AWS MAP.
Opsio’s certified AWS experts provide hands-on support throughout the migration process. We implement industry best practices and leverage AWS migration tools such as AWS Application Migration Service, AWS Database Migration Service, and AWS Server Migration Service to streamline the process. Our team ensures proper workload tagging to maximize MAP credits and implements automation to accelerate migration while reducing human error.
Cost management is a critical aspect of successful cloud migration. Opsio helps you optimize costs throughout the migration journey by:
The cloud journey doesn’t end with migration. Opsio provides ongoing support to help you establish governance frameworks, optimize performance, and continuously improve your cloud environment. Our team implements:
When you partner with Opsio for your AWS migration, we guide you through each phase of the MAP process with expertise and precision:
During this initial phase, we conduct a Migration Readiness Assessment (MRA) to evaluate your organization’s preparedness across six key dimensions: business, process, people, platform, operations, and security. We also perform a Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analysis to build a compelling business case for migration.
In this phase, we address the gaps identified during the assessment by developing a detailed migration plan, conducting proof-of-concept implementations, and setting up a secure AWS Landing Zone. Our team helps train your staff, conducts Well-Architected Reviews, and implements automation tools to streamline large-scale migrations.
This is where the actual migration occurs. Opsio leverages AWS migration services, partners, and automation tools to move your workloads to AWS efficiently. We ensure proper tagging to track eligible spending and receive AWS MAP credits. Our team also focuses on modernization opportunities, such as refactoring applications, adopting AWS-managed services, and optimizing infrastructure for performance and cost efficiency.
The AWS Migration Acceleration Program offers a structured approach and financial incentives to make your cloud migration journey more efficient and cost-effective. However, realizing the full benefits of MAP requires expertise, careful planning, and flawless execution.
Opsio brings the experience, technical knowledge, and strategic insight needed to navigate the complexities of cloud migration while maximizing your MAP benefits. Our comprehensive approach addresses all aspects of migration, from initial assessment through execution and ongoing optimization.
By partnering with Opsio for your AWS migration, you can accelerate your cloud journey, minimize risks, optimize costs, and position your organization to leverage the full potential of AWS cloud services.
Contact Opsio today to learn how we can help you maximize the benefits of the AWS Migration Acceleration Program while minimizing risks and costs.
