Optimize licensing in your cloud environments
El discharge in the cloud is a critical aspect that organizations must take into account when migrating their applications and workloads to the cloud. AWS, as one of the leading cloud service providers, offers the program Optimization and Licensing Assessment (OLA) to help companies optimize costs and meet licensing requirements.
In this article, we will explore in detail how the OLA program can help you get the most out of your software licenses in the AWS environment.
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Easier planning
Depending on each client's licensing modality, AWS has options that can be adjusted to ensure the continuous and proper operation of the deployed workloads.
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BYOL: Bring Your Own License
The most common case is where an organization already has software licenses for use in on-premises environments. It may then be possible to leverage those licenses when migrating to the AWS cloud.
One of the key advantages of the program AWS OLA is the Bring Your Own License (BYOL) option. If you already have valid software licenses for use in local environments, AWS allows you to take advantage of these licenses when migrating to the cloudThis means that no additional licenses need to be purchased, which can result in significant savings. The OLA program can help you assess BYOL eligibility and ensure that license terms are met.
Instance-based licensing
AWS also offers options for instance-based licensing, such as Amazon EC2 Dedicated Instances and Amazon EC2 Dedicated Hosts. These options allow customers to use specifically licensed software. Through OLA's assessment, you can identify licensing needs and determine the best option based on your organization's specific software and requirements.
AWS Marketplace for third-party software licensing
AWS Marketplace is an online store that offers a wide selection of ready-to-use third-party software. The advantage of OLA is that The client will be able to manage and analyze the licensing acquired through the Marketplace to ensure compliance and optimize costs. On the other hand, software licenses can be tracked and managed effectively in the cloud.
Tools to manage your licensing
In addition, AWS also offers us various license management tools and services that allow you to: Track and manage your software licenses in the cloudThese tools provide visibility and control over the licenses used, helping you ensure compliance and optimize costs. The OLA program can help you identify and use these tools effectively, simplifying the license management process in your AWS environment.
We know that one of the most critical parts of a cloud infrastructure is licensing. Therefore, At Apser we advise you through an OLA evaluation in which you can access a specialized report to take advantage of your resources.
