MAP Funding and Credits
MAP provides AWS credits that offset migration costs including tooling, labor, training, and infrastructure expenses during the migration period. Credit amounts vary based on migration scope, workload complexity, and engagement with an AWS MAP partner. Typical funding covers a percentage of the first-year AWS spend for migrated workloads. Learn more about MAP credits and funding.
Eligibility Requirements
MAP eligibility requires a minimum migration scope, engagement with an AWS partner, and completion of the assessment phase. Key requirements include:
- Minimum 20 servers or workloads planned for migration
- Engagement with an AWS MAP-certified partner
- Completion of the MAP assessment with a documented business case
- Commitment to a migration timeline with defined milestones
Migration Tools and Services
AWS provides a suite of migration tools that automate discovery, planning, execution, and tracking.
- AWS Application Discovery Service: Discovers on-premises servers, databases, and dependencies
- AWS Application Migration Service: Automates lift-and-shift migrations with minimal downtime
- AWS Database Migration Service: Migrates databases with continuous replication
- AWS Transform: Centralizes migration tracking and progress reporting
- AWS Migration Evaluator: Builds data-driven business cases for migration
Best Practices for MAP Success
Organizations that follow structured migration practices achieve faster timelines, lower costs, and fewer post-migration issues.
- Invest time in the assessment phase — rushing leads to rework
- Start with lower-risk workloads to build team confidence
- Establish clear success metrics before migration begins
- Plan for application modernization during or after migration
- Maintain a detailed dependency map to prevent migration surprises
How Opsio Supports MAP Engagements
Opsio is an AWS migration partner that helps organizations navigate the MAP program from assessment through post-migration optimization. Our team handles MAP application documentation, assessment delivery, landing zone design, migration execution, and ongoing managed operations. Read about our migration consulting approach.
Contact Opsio to discuss your MAP eligibility and migration scope.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much funding does MAP provide?
MAP funding varies by migration scope and partner engagement. Credits typically cover a percentage of first-year AWS spend for migrated workloads. Your AWS partner can provide specific estimates during the assessment phase.
How long does a MAP engagement take?
Assessment takes 4-8 weeks, Mobilize takes 4-12 weeks, and the Migrate phase timeline depends on scope — typically 3-18 months for enterprise migrations.
Do I need to use an AWS partner for MAP?
Yes. MAP requires engagement with a certified AWS migration partner who manages the assessment, coordinates with AWS, and delivers migration services.