ERPA Optimization & Licensing Assessment for SQL & Windows Server

Optimize and Manage Microsoft Workloads on AWS - Simply, Scalably, and Cost-Efficiently

When seeking to improve performance and optimize costs of Microsoft SQL Server and Windows Server, an Optimization and Licensing Assessment (OLA) is the essential first step. This funded program empowers both new and existing AWS customers to assess and optimize their on-premises and cloud environments, reduce required instances, and enhance resource efficiency.

Why an OLA Matters

• Rightsize your resources - Optimize resource utilization of your workloads with a tool-based discovery approach. Gain insight into compute resources and identify the best Amazon EC2, Amazon RDS, or VMware Cloud on AWS instance size and type for each workload. Determine the right mix of on-demand and spot instances, Bring Your Own License (BYOL) and license-included instances, as well as dedicated hosts and savings plans tailored for your environment.

• Reduce costs - Running workloads in the cloud requires fewer instances and licenses due to the elasticity of the cloud. Optimizing your cloud infrastructure is key to reducing costs, and performing an OLA offers as much as 60% greater license efficiency. Use OLA recommendations to maximize value, configure instances to require fewer licenses, and adapt your on-premises licensing strategy for a smoother cloud migration.

• Explore flexible licensing options - Model licensing scenarios, including license-included or BYOL instances, for flexibility in managing seasonal workloads and agile experimentation. An OLA models both dedicated and license-included environments, letting you pay for what you use and get the most out of your cloud compute and licensing investments.

How It Works

1. Determine prospective workloads to optimize.
2. Collect utilization data for workloads using Migration Evaluator or third-party tooling.
3. ERPA analyzes the data to model cost and optimization scenarios.
4. Review the results of your OLA and build your business case or start a proof of concept (POC).

What You Receive

The OLA delivers a comprehensive report that models your deployment options based on actual resource use and your existing licensing entitlements. The report analyzes your actual resource utilization, third-party licensing, and application dependencies to help you make informed decisions for your cloud journey. You will uncover potential cost savings through flexible licensing options, with ERPA's team of experts providing insights and guidance along the way.

Who This Is For

This assessment is designed for organizations running Microsoft SQL Server and Windows Server workloads - whether you are planning a migration to AWS, optimizing an existing AWS environment, or evaluating licensing strategies ahead of an Enterprise Agreement renewal or datacenter consolidation. The OLA applies to both on-premises and cloud environments, helping you build a clear business case for your next step.

Why ERPA

ERPA has been providing application services for more than 20 years and our expertise runs deep. When you work with ERPA for enterprise applications on AWS, you realize the benefits of that heritage: tailored services and solutions, a resource for every need, and the cost and time efficiencies that come from partnering with an expert.

ERPA's engineers, architects, and developers have achieved Amazon's highest level of certification, including Professional Solutions Architect and Professional DevOps, which means you will be working with teams vetted as qualified members of the AWS Cloud experience.

Get Started Today

Request your OLA assessment to discover the best path to cloud migration, modernization, and cost reduction. Contact ERPA to schedule a discovery call and begin optimizing your Microsoft workloads on AWS.