Optimize licensing in your cloud environments
Cloud licensing is a critical aspect that organizations must consider when migrating their applications and workloads to the cloud. AWS, as a leading cloud service provider, offers the Optimization and Licensing Assessment (OLA) program to help businesses 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 AWS OLA program is the Bring Your Own License (BYOL) option . If you already have valid software licenses for use in on-premises environments, AWS allows you to leverage those licenses when migrating to the cloud . This means you don't need to purchase additional licenses, which can result in significant savings. The OLA program can help you assess your BYOL eligibility and ensure that the license terms are met.
Instance-based licensing
AWS also offers instance-based licensing options , such as Amazon EC2 Dedicated Instances and Amazon EC2 Dedicated Hosts. These options allow customers to use software with specific licenses. An OLA assessment can help identify your licensing needs and determine the best option based on your software and your organization's specific requirements.
AWS Marketplace for third-party software licensing
AWS Marketplace is an online store offering a wide selection of ready-to-use third-party software. The advantage of OLA is that customers can manage and analyze licenses purchased through the Marketplace to ensure compliance and optimize costs. Furthermore, software licenses can be effectively tracked and managed in the cloud.
Tools to manage your licensing
In addition, AWS also offers several license management tools and services that allow you to track and manage your software licenses in the cloud . These tools provide visibility and control over the licenses in use, 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 aspects of a cloud infrastructure is licensing. That's why at apser we offer an OLA assessment, providing you with a specialized report to help you make the most of your resources.
