CloudiQS AWS Migration Accelerator with MAP Funding Support

CloudiQS AWS Migration Accelerator moves your on-premises or colocation infrastructure to AWS efficiently and securely. This engagement typically qualifies for AWS Migration Acceleration Program (MAP) funding, which can offset up to 50% of migration costs and provide AWS credits.

As an AWS Advanced Consulting Partner with Microsoft Workloads Competency, CloudiQS specializes in Windows Server, SQL Server, and Active Directory migrations. Our team includes ex-AWS Solutions Architects with 15+ years migration experience who have successfully migrated thousands of servers across the UK and EMEA.

COMPLETE MIGRATION SERVICE (25-SERVER PACKAGE): Discovery using AWS Application Discovery Service, AWS MAP funding application assistance, migration strategy design (Rehost/Replatform/Refactor), target AWS architecture following Well-Architected Framework, Windows/SQL Server licensing optimization (BYOL vs. License-Included), AWS Landing Zone setup, migration wave planning, hands-on migration execution using AWS Application Migration Service (MGN), Active Directory migration with AWS Managed Microsoft AD, database migrations using AWS Database Migration Service (DMS), application testing and cutover coordination, performance optimization and security hardening, cost optimization with rightsizing and Reserved Instances, documentation and 90-day post-migration support.

AWS SERVICES UTILIZED: AWS Application Migration Service (MGN), AWS Database Migration Service (DMS), AWS Application Discovery Service, AWS Migration Hub, Amazon EC2, Amazon RDS, Amazon Aurora, AWS Systems Manager, AWS Backup, Amazon CloudWatch, AWS IAM, AWS KMS, AWS Direct Connect or Site-to-Site VPN, AWS Transit Gateway, Amazon Route 53, AWS Directory Service, AWS CloudFormation, AWS CloudTrail, AWS Config.

MIGRATION SCOPE: Typical 25-server package includes: 15-20 application/web servers, 3-5 database servers (SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL), 2-3 file servers (migrate to Amazon FSx for Windows File Server), 2 domain controllers (federation or migration to AWS Managed Microsoft AD). Supports Windows Server (2012 R2 through 2022), Linux servers (RHEL, Ubuntu, CentOS, Amazon Linux), Microsoft SQL Server (Standard/Enterprise), and application servers (IIS, Tomcat, Apache, Node.js).

ENGAGEMENT PROCESS: Week 1-2: Discovery & Assessment - Discovery agents, inventory, licensing audit, MAP application, TCO analysis Week 3-4: Planning & Design - Migration strategy, architecture, landing zone, wave planning, runbooks Week 5-10: Migration Execution - AWS MGN setup, test migrations, production migrations in waves, AWS DMS database migrations Week 11-12: Optimization - Performance tuning, cost optimization, security hardening, backup validation, training Week 13-24: Support - 90 days L2/L3 support, monitoring, monthly optimization reviews

AWS MAP FUNDING: Typically qualifies for AWS MAP benefits: Migration Methodology funding (up to 50% of costs) and Migration Credits (typically 25% of 3-year commit). CloudiQS assists with eligibility assessment, application submission, milestone documentation, and funding claims. Subject to AWS approval.

EXPECTED OUTCOMES: 99%+ migration success rate, 30-50% infrastructure cost reduction (3-year TCO), 99.95%+ uptime, improved disaster recovery (RPO <4 hours, RTO <2 hours), enhanced security, scalability, reduced CapEx.

AWS INFRASTRUCTURE COSTS: Professional services fee is separate from AWS infrastructure costs. Estimated monthly AWS costs for 25-server environment: £3,000-£10,000 depending on instance types, database sizes, and usage patterns. Consider AWS MAP credits (typically 25% of 3-year commitment) to offset infrastructure costs.

WHO THIS IS FOR: Mid-market organizations (50-500 employees), companies exiting data centers or colocation facilities, organizations seeking AWS MAP funding, Windows-heavy environments needing licensing optimization, companies with aging infrastructure, organizations with AWS EDP or committed spend requirements.

WHY CLOUDIQS: CloudiQS is an AWS Advanced Consulting Partner with Microsoft Workloads Competency. Completed 200+ server migrations with 99%+ success rates. Key capabilities: Ex-AWS Solutions Architects on staff, 15+ years collective migration experience, extensive Windows/SQL Server expertise, MAP funding application experience, zero data loss track record, 24/7 cutover support available.

NEXT STEPS: After subscription, CloudiQS contacts you within 1 business day. Discovery phase begins within 1 week. Complete migration timeline typically 10-16 weeks from kickoff to final cutover.