Amazon Web Services
This video explores options for migrating and deploying IBM WebSphere Application Server workloads to AWS. Eduardo and Mark, partner Solutions architects at AWS, discuss three main approaches: lift-and-shift to EC2, re-platforming to WebSphere Liberty, and containerization using Amazon EKS or Red Hat OpenShift Service on AWS (ROSA). They cover architecture considerations, licensing, and modernization opportunities when moving WebSphere applications to the cloud. The presenters highlight how customers can leverage AWS services like Auto Scaling, EFS, and load balancers to enhance resilience and scalability. They also touch on migrating related IBM products that run on WebSphere, such as FileNet. Overall, the video provides a comprehensive overview of strategies for bringing WebSphere workloads to AWS while taking advantage of cloud-native capabilities.