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Windows on AWS: Modernize Your Workloads with Secure, Reliable Cloud Solutions

  • Writer: ICS Compute
    ICS Compute
  • 6 days ago
  • 2 min read

You’re convinced: your business can’t adapt quickly enough to customer demands while still relying on on-premises infrastructure. It’s time to move to the cloud. Resisting is like fighting gravity.


Yet, moving Windows workloads to the cloud may feel overwhelming, especially for teams used to managing applications on physical servers. The good news is that Windows on AWS gives you the Windows experience you know, but with greater performance, security, and cost-efficiency.

A professional man seated at a desk using a computer with the AWS logo on screen, representing migration of Windows workloads to AWS cloud.

Why Choose Windows on AWS Instead of On-Premises?


AWS has already helped thousands of customers like Autodesk and Salesforce run their Windows workloads successfully in the cloud. With more years of experience running Windows in the cloud than any other provider, AWS is ready to support your organization.


Benefits include:

  • More reliable and cost-effective infrastructure.

  • Simplified management with fully managed services.

  • Instant scalability to meet business needs.


Easier Access to Windows Services on AWS


AWS makes accessing Windows services more straightforward.

  • Amazon FSx for Windows File Server: a fully managed, native Windows file system.

  • AWS Managed Microsoft AD: Active Directory built on real Microsoft AD, without manual sync.


Example: Infor reduced costs by 50% with Amazon FSx, freeing IT teams to focus on innovation.


Windows on AWS for SQL Server and .NET Applications


Developers can keep using their favorite tools like Visual Studio, with seamless integration into AWS services such as Amazon EC2, S3, and DynamoDB.

For databases, AWS offers multiple options for SQL Server:

  • Run SQL Server on Amazon EC2 with full control.

  • Use Amazon RDS for SQL Server for automated backups and administration.


Results: Companies like Globe Telecom and MilesWeb achieved up to 30% cost savings while improving business agility.


Security and Cost Savings with Windows on AWS


According to IDC, customers running Windows on AWS experience:

  • 442% ROI over five years.

  • 98% less unplanned downtime.

  • 56% lower five-year operational costs.


With AWS’s global infrastructure (76 Availability Zones across 24 Regions), your Windows applications achieve better security and higher availability.


Conclusion: Modernize with Windows on AWS


By moving Windows workloads to AWS, you keep the Windows environment you know while unlocking the power of the cloud: lower costs, stronger security, and limitless scalability.

Join the thousands of customers who already trust Windows on AWS to modernize their most critical applications in the cloud. Discover how at ICS Compute

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