Find a home for your Microsoft Workloads… in AWS

If you want to keep up with today’s fast-paced business environment, you need to modernise your IT workloads and leverage the benefits of cloud computing. But not all cloud providers are created equal.

In a world where 70% of enterprise applications are Windows-based, you might think that Azure would be the obvious choice for Microsoft workloads, but it can come with many disadvantages, such as restrictive licensing terms, expensive contracts, and limited options for future modernisation. That’s why businesses should consider AWS as a proven alternative that offers all the advantages of the cloud while addressing many of the drawbacks.

AWS has been hosting Microsoft Workloads for over 12 years, longer than any other provider. And it’s not just a matter of how long: AWS runs nearly twice as many Windows Server instances as the next largest cloud provider, delivering superior performance and reliability for your Microsoft workloads.

AWS also offers greater security and identity services, comprehensive migration support, the broadest and deepest capabilities, lower total cost of ownership (TCO), and flexible licensing options that allow you to avoid vendor lock-in and future-proof your IT strategy.

As an AWS Microsoft Workloads Competency Partner, Zen can help you make the most of AWS for your Microsoft workloads.

We work with tens of thousands of UK businesses to help them solve their most complex technology challenges, applying our unique blend of expertise, experience, support and advice to help our clients address their unique requirements.

To ensure successful AWS adoption, we have a six-step process that covers everything from conception to implementation and optimisation – depending on where you are in your journey, you can follow the process in its entirety or jump in at any stage that suits your needs. We will work with you to discover the right path to the cloud for your Microsoft workloads, and we offer a fully funded Optimisation and Licensing Assessment to get you started. This assessment will help you identify potential cost savings, performance improvements, and licensing opportunities in the AWS Cloud.

Our process starts with understanding your business’s unique needs and requirements. We will analyse your current IT infrastructure, including hardware, software, and licensing agreements, and find opportunities for improvement and migration to AWS. Then, we will design a customised solution that meets your specific needs, using the right AWS services, migration strategy, and security and compliance architecture.

Next, we will migrate your workloads to AWS with minimal disruption to your business operation, using proven methodologies and best practices. Once your workloads are on AWS, we will optimise your infrastructure for performance, reliability, and cost-effectiveness, using automation, monitoring, database tuning, and other tools. Finally, we will provide ongoing support and maintenance to ensure that your AWS environment adapts to your changing needs. This includes security and performance monitoring, updates and patches, and expert guidance and support as needed.

At Zen, we help our clients harness the power of AWS to modernise their IT infrastructure and achieve their business goals. With our six-step process and expert support, we can make your migration to AWS smooth and successful.

To find out more about why businesses are migrating their Microsoft workloads to AWS, and how Zen can help them on their journey to success, download our whitepaper Liberate your Microsoft workloads in the cloud here.