Enkel | Solutions - Migration from Azure

Migration from Azure to AWS

Companies using Microsoft Azure often face challenges such as unpredictable costs, service limitations, and scalability issues. AWS offers competitive advantages, including:

More pricing options, with optimized discounts for both predictable and flexible workloads.
Greater global coverage, ensuring lower latency and higher resilience.
Optimized infrastructure for critical workloads, including AI/ML, containers, and analytics.
Stronger open-source support, with native integration for Kubernetes, Linux, and non-Microsoft databases.

As an AWS Advanced Partner,Enkel specializes in Azure-to-AWS migrations, ensuring security, cost optimization, and maximum operational efficiency.

Enkel Approach: How We Drive Your Migration

Our migration process follows best practices from the AWS Migration Acceleration Program (MAP) and includes the following phases: Assessment & Planning

Analysis of the current Azure environment and cost breakdown.
Defining the best migration strategy (Rehost, Replatform, or Refactor).
Cost and performance optimization projections in AWS.

Migration Execution

Using AWS tools such as AWS Migration Hub and CloudEndure.
Automated migration to minimize operational impact.
Active monitoring to ensure service continuity.

Post-Migration Optimization

Cost adjustments with Savings Plans and Reserved Instances.
Applying the AWS Well-Architected Framework for maximum efficiency.
Continuous monitoring and FinOps strategies for cost optimization.

Comparison: AWS vs. Azure

Criteria	AWS	Azure
Global Coverage	32 regions & 102 availability zones	60+ regions, but fewer availability zones
Pricing Models	Savings Plans, Spot Instances, and Reserved Instances	Variable and unpredictable pricing
Performance	Optimized instances for heavy workloads	Some VMs with lower performance
Open Source Support	Native support for Kubernetes, Linux, PostgreSQL, MySQL	Stronger focus on Microsoft technologies
Scalability	On-demand expansion without disruption	Some limitations in regional scaling

Strategic Benefits of Migrating to AWS

Cost optimization, with progressive discounts and flexible pricing models.
More resilient and scalable infrastructure, ideal for mission-critical workloads.
Robust security & compliance, ensuring global regulatory adherence.
Greater integration with open-source and emerging technologies.

Enkel Differentiators

AWS Advanced Partner specialized in Azure-to-AWS migrations.
AWS MAP methodology to ensure a secure and efficient transition.
Continuous support & FinOps strategies for financial optimization.

Migration Models

Enkel offers flexible migration approaches, tailored to each company’s needs:

Free PoC (Proof of Concept) to validate migration feasibility.
Phased migration, reducing risks and optimizing costs.
Full migration, ensuring a fast and efficient transition.

Next Steps: How to Start Your AWS Migration Journey