EPI-USE WHALE: AWS SQL Migrations Done Right

Tom Staab, Chris Townsend

Anyone can migrate a database to AWS. But which services do I choose? How do I minimize cost while maximizing uptime? Yes, anyone can do it, but who can help me get it done right?

The EPI-USE WHALE offering is a head-to-tail assessment not just of databases but including the entire application environment to ensure a successful migration. Through this program, customers have saved up to 63% on their AWS bill.

In this session, we’ll dive into:

Where to run Microsoft workloads on AWS
How to choose the right AWS services and configurations
A real-world example of a WHALE assessment
Licensing flexibility with pay-as-you-go and BYOL
Executing a WHALE assessment and preparing for migration

This session provides you with a guide to successfully planning SQL migrations while understanding how to maximize your licensing. Let’s dive deep into the sea of possibilities.