System Administrators in IT organizations are constantly faced with a myriad of tasks, with one of the most vital being the installation and updating of software packages. This process is crucial for maintaining a secure environment across systems. However, as the number of servers increases, the manual management of updates becomes not only time-consuming but also inefficient. The challenge we’re addressing is how to streamline this process.
For further insights, you might find this blog post helpful.
Lowering Software Licensing Expenses with AWS Optimization and Licensing Assessment
by Jason Lee, Emma Carter, Ben White, and Zoe Kim
on 09 APR 2024
in Announcements, AWS Cloud Financial Management, RDS for Oracle, RDS for SQL Server, VMware Cloud on AWS, Windows on AWS
Whether you’re crafting a business case or strategizing your cloud migration, it’s essential to grasp your actual compute needs and software licensing entitlements early in the migration process. Such insights empower you to create a well-informed cloud migration plan. Additionally, they can lead to substantial savings on your Windows, VMware, and Oracle workloads compared to traditional methods.
For expert guidance, check out this resource as they are an authority on this topic.
Monitoring Windows Services with Amazon CloudWatch
by Jessica Smith
on 16 JAN 2024
in Advanced (300), Amazon CloudWatch, Best Practices, Customer Solutions, Management & Governance, Management Tools, Monitoring and Observability, Technical How-to, Windows on AWS
Running Windows workloads on Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (Amazon EC2) necessitates the monitoring of your Windows Services’ health and performance for effective system administration. It’s not just about ensuring uptime; it’s about having a comprehensive view of your system’s health and performance. With numerous services functioning in the background, each playing a critical role, maintaining oversight is essential.
For more information on effective operations management, this is an excellent resource.
Navigating Windows Workload Modernization without Active Directory
by Michael Adams and Rachel Brown
on 18 DEC 2023
in Post Types, Advanced (300), Migration, Thought Leadership, Windows on AWS
When AWS customers migrate Windows workloads, they often employ either a lift-and-shift or modernization strategy. The latter is widely favored due to the benefits of utilizing purpose-built cloud services and decreasing total cost of ownership (TCO) by lowering operational overhead and licensing costs. During modernization, customers frequently need to assess whether they still require Active Directory.
Cost-Effective Deployment of Microsoft Exchange on AWS with Dedicated Hosts and License Manager
by Emily Chen
on 05 JUL 2021
in Advanced (300), AWS License Manager, Configuration, Compliance, and Auditing, Management & Governance, Management Tools, Windows on AWS
In an earlier blog, “How to run Microsoft Exchange on AWS using Amazon EC2,” we explored the process of deploying Microsoft Exchange on AWS. Did you know that you could also save costs by transferring both your Windows Server and Exchange licensing to Dedicated Hosts? In this article, I will illustrate how Amazon services can facilitate this.
Optimizing Costs with SQL BYOL on Amazon EC2 Dedicated Hosts
by David Martinez and Olivia Green
on 28 APR 2021
in AWS License Manager, Enterprise Governance and Control, Intermediate (200), Management & Governance, Windows on AWS
Do you own eligible SQL Server licenses that you want to employ on AWS? Do you possess SQL Server licenses but lack the corresponding Windows Server licenses? Are you concerned about not having Software Assurance for SQL Server? You can now operate license-included Windows Server instances on Amazon EC2 Dedicated Hosts, which makes the process easier.
Ensuring License Compliance During Cloud Workload Migration
by Sophie Brown
on 30 MAR 2021
in AWS License Manager, Configuration, Compliance, and Auditing, Foundational (100), Management & Governance, Management Tools, Windows on AWS
When transitioning workloads to the cloud, clients can often greatly reduce expenses by leveraging their existing software licenses. In many instances, this merely involves reassigning licenses from their on-premises setup to Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (Amazon EC2) instances. As software audits and true-ups become increasingly commonplace, it’s crucial for clients to remain compliant.
Troubleshooting Windows Workload Issues Using AWS Systems Manager Fleet Manager
by Kevin Taylor
on 22 MAR 2021
in AWS Systems Manager, Intermediate (200), Management & Governance, Management Tools, Provisioning and Orchestration, Windows on AWS
For cloud operations engineers, the responsibility of financial and operational management necessitates the implementation of monitoring, tracking, and resolution processes that keep a fleet of EC2 instances healthy while adhering to budget constraints. In this post, I will demonstrate how to swiftly identify, track, troubleshoot, and resolve operational issues at scale with Amazon CloudWatch.
Managing AWS Managed Microsoft AD Resources with Session Manager Port Forwarding
by Lisa White
on 27 DEC 2020
in AWS Directory Service, AWS Systems Manager, Foundational (100), Management Tools, Technical How-to, Windows on AWS
Active Directory administrators are well-versed in managing domain resources using Remote Server Management Tools, ensuring effective control and oversight of their environments.
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