Navigating the First Mile to Cloud in K12 and Primary Education
Key resources to jump-start your institution's success with Amazon Web Services
Foundational Cloud Use Cases for K12
Cloud Storage, Backups,
and Disaster Recovery
A reliable, scalable, and secure
place for your data
Virtual Desktops and Application
Streaming in the Cloud
Deliver secure access to desktops and applications –
anywhere, anytime, from any device
Server Migration
to AWS
Secure and resizable compute
capacity in the cloud
AWS Website
Solutions
Low-cost ways to deliver websites
and web applications
Data and Analytics
for Education
Seamlessly share and analyze data
across platforms in the cloud
Application Development
on AWS
Quickly develop modern and
secure applications
Microsoft Workloads on AWS
VMware Cloud on AWS for Education
Accelerate your Educational Service Agency’s journey to the cloud
The help that we’ve received is unparalleled, and I have not experienced a program like this in my 20+ years’ experience in IT. AWS is helping Educational Service Center 20 provide trusted solutions that lead to student success.”
Manuel Luna
Data Center Manager, Texas Computer Cooperative at Education Service Center, Region 20
AWS Cloud Training for K12
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Team Workshops
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Frequently Asked Question from K12 Customers
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What’s the best way to get started on my cloud journey?
First, you must understand the value, priorities, and benefits of moving to the cloud:
- Describe the project
- Define expected benefits
- Outline project costs and anticipated savings (refer to Whitepaper "Qualifying the Business Value of AWS" below)
- Perform gap analysis
- Identify workloads moving to the cloud
- Establish existing contract term end dates
- Secure budget approval
Additional Resources:
- Whitepaper: Quantifying the Business Value of AWS »
- Ready to get started on your first workload? Contact Us »
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How do I compare the cost of cloud with my existing technology infrastructure?
AWS helps you reduce total cost of ownership (TCO) by reducing the need to invest in large capital expenditures. We provide a pay-as-you-go model that empowers you to invest in the capacity you need and use it only when your school or district requires it.
We recommend the following tools to assess the TCO of both models, and to visualize how cloud pricing works:
- Whitepaper: How AWS Pricing Works »
- Automated Discovery Tool: Contact Us »
- TCO Calculator »
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Is my institution ready to migrate to the cloud?
If your institution is ready to start a cloud-first journey, use this tool to assess your district's cloud readiness. The AWS Cloud Adoption Readiness Tool (CART) will set you on a path for cloud adoption success. Completing the 16 questions in our cloud readiness assessment can transform your idea of moving to the cloud into a detailed plan, following AWS Professional Services' best practices. CART helps districts and schools of all sizes develop efficient and effective plans for cloud adoption and enterprise cloud migrations. This online survey and assessment report details your cloud migration readiness across six perspectives, including business, people, process, platform, operations, and security.
Assess your institution’s cloud-migration readiness: AWS Cloud Adoption Readiness Tool »
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Can I use a contract vehicle?
As the adoption rate of cloud computing grows, many public sector entities and collaborations have established approved publicly awarded contract vehicles to purchase cloud services, both directly and indirectly through partners. Taking advantage of existing contracts will help accelerate deployment.
There are many contract vehicles currently available for education institutions. To get started:
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How do I get started with writing my requirements or an RFP?
When writing your requirements, do not be overly prescriptive. Instead, focus on desired outcomes. It’s important to use flexible, evergreen language so that the contract remains current when it’s approved. Successful cloud procurement strategies focus on functional and overall performance-based requirements. Avoid dictating the specific methods, hardware, equipment, or part numbers needed. Encourage vendors to recommend alternatives to deliver and/or improve the required services and outcomes you seek. For more information:
Additional Resources:
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How do I find partners who specialize in education?
The AWS Partner Network is a robust and comprehensive global partner program designed to help you grow and succeed. Having the right mix of business, consulting, and technology support in place makes it easier to purchase, deploy, adopt, and migrate workloads to the cloud.
- AWS Education Competency Partner Solutions »
- The AWS Marketplace offers 35 categories, and more than 4,000 software listings from more than 1,280 ISVs
- AWS Education Competency Partner Solutions »
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How can I find more information about tax requirements for my institution?
To review tax requirements that are applicable to AWS in your country, please visit the AWS Tax Help page.
If you reside in the United States With the Amazon Tax Exemption Program (ATEP), you may be eligible to use your tax exemptions for future purchases from AWS if you are able to provide a valid tax exemption certificate for the state(s) where you are located.
For more information, please visit the US Sales Tax Exemption page in your AWS portal.
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How can I find more information about educational discounts?
AWS offers discounts for qualifying AppStream 2.0 education customers. Qualified schools, universities, and public institutions can receive reduced Microsoft’s RDS SAL pricing for qualified educational end users. Please fill out this form to inquire about reduced AppStream 2.0 user fees.
Additional Resources:
Blog Post: Amazon AppStream 2.0 Affordability for Qualifying Education Users »
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