NetApp and Amazon Web Services have announced a major update to cloud storage migration. Consequently, AWS Transform now supports Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP. As a result, enterprises can move applications and data to AWS more efficiently. This development marks a significant step forward for cloud storage migration strategies across industries.
AWS Transform is an agentic AI service. Specifically, it automates workload discovery, planning, and migration to the cloud. Furthermore, this service is now generally available to all customers. Therefore, businesses can migrate attached storage directly to Amazon FSx for ONTAP. This applies to both on-premises and cloud-based storage estates.
“Cloud migration projects often take longer and cost more than expected because customers have to move applications, servers, networking, and storage separately,” said Pravjit Tiwana, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Cloud Storage and Services at NetApp. “With AWS Transform and Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP, customers can simplify that process, reduce migration risk, and move to AWS faster without changing how their applications operate.”
How AWS Transform Streamlines Storage Migration
Most importantly, Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP, powered by AWS Transform, provides a unified approach to migration. In particular, customers can migrate compute and network resources, as well as block storage. This, in turn, eliminates the need for separate storage platforms and additional migration tools. It also reduces cost and risk on changeovers.
The results are the same whether you are migrating from NetApp ONTAP or other on-premises block storage. Ultimately, customers get a fully managed, production-ready service. Enterprise ONTAP features with AWS scalability and resiliency. There are also benefits for customers once the migration is complete. These include native data protection, fast cloning capabilities, and multi-application support.
Important Use Cases for Enterprise Migration
AWS Transform supports a variety of enterprise scenarios. For example, virtualized environments can move without separate storage tools. Enterprise databases can also move to AWS without sacrificing performance or operational consistency. Similarly, business-critical applications can be moved using a simplified, single-platform migration process.
Amazon FSx for ONTAP is currently a storage migration target. Most importantly, it’s available in all AWS Regions where both AWS Transform and FSx for ONTAP are available. This streamlined migration path is available to organizations anywhere in the world. This partnership is a positive step forward in cloud migration technology and reduces the complexity for enterprises on their digital transformation journey.
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