AWS Migration Acceleration Program (MAP): How to seamlessly migrate to AWS [Cloud Masters #123]

We're joined by two AWS MAP experts to delve into the AWS Migration Acceleration Program (MAP). We go through the AWS MAP program's: ➡️ Three phases: Assess, Mobilize, and Migrate & Modernize ➡️ Framework, funding opportunities, and common misconceptions ➡️ Key success factors: Accurate capacity planning, TCO calculations, and resource tagging As a certified AWS MAP Partner, DoiT's solution architects have deep expertise in guiding successful cloud migrations — from comprehensive infrastructure assessment and capacity planning to post-migration optimization. Reach out to talk about your migration strategy and how we can help ensure your successful transition to AWS: https://www.doit.com/contact/?utm_source=resources&utm_medium=infographic&utm_campaign=aws_map_mistakes About the speakers: Fabian Lober (https://www.linkedin.com/in/fabianlober/) is a Staff Cloud Architect and AWS MAP SME at DoiT. With over a decade of experience, he specializes in migrations and serverless solutions, and is dedicated to helping customers make informed decisions based on their specific business needs. Piyush Patil (https://www.linkedin.com/in/piyushpatilnyc/) is a Senior Cloud Solution Architect and AWS MAP SME at DoiT, helping clients modernize and migrate their infrastructure to public cloud platforms. 00:00 - Introduction 00:56 - What is the AWS MAP Program? 01:59 - Phases of AWS MAP 07:32 - Qualifying for MAP 09:42 - Importance of the TCO calculation 14:23 - Underestimating the migration effort 18:18 - Don't forget security costs in your TCO 19:31 - Cloud migration strategies 24:53 - AWS MAP tagging 30:02 - Landing zones 32:15 - Migrating outdated on-prem software 35:14 - Caveats with the TCO calculator 38:50 - Factoring in modernization work 40:43 - Unforeseen issues post-migration 43:27 - Disaster recovery planning 44:50 - AWS MAP best practices #aws #cloudmigration #cloudcomputing #AWSmigration #CloudModernization