AWS Mainframe Modernization
6.9#2 in cloud migration toolsFrom $0.31 a monthWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted
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AWS Transform MGN (formerly AWS Application Migration Service)
6.2#13 in cloud migration toolsFree planFree planWebAPILinuxWindows
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| Fact | AWS Mainframe Modernization | AWS Transform MGN (formerly AWS Application Migration Service) |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | AWS Mainframe Modernization provides tools to plan and implement mainframe application migration and modernization on AWS. | AWS Transform MGN automates rehosting physical, virtual, and cloud servers as native Amazon EC2 instances. |
| Security | AWS Mainframe Modernization uses IAM-protected resources, and AWS requires TLS 1.2 for network clients while recommending TLS 1.3. | MGN requires TLS 1.2 or later, uses TLS and IAM for authentication, and recommends EBS encryption and limiting replication server exposure to the public internet. |
AWS Mainframe Modernization plans
- AWS Transform for mainframe Runtime$0.31 a month
- File Transfer with BMC$1.30, paid once
- File Transfer with BMC (IBM z/OS)$1.30, paid once
- AWS Mainframe Modernization Rocket Developer$2.14 a month
- Rocket Developer$2.14 a month
- Code Conversion with mLogica$2.75, paid once
AWS Transform MGN (formerly AWS Application Migration Service) plans
- Free periodFree
Pick AWS Mainframe Modernization if…
This service suits teams modernizing mainframe applications on AWS, particularly those working with COBOL or PL/I. It is relevant when assessment, refactoring, runtime management, and CI/CD are needed.
Pick AWS Transform MGN (formerly AWS Application Migration Service) if…
It suits teams moving supported x86 servers to AWS that need to coordinate migrations across applications or waves. Check the 16 TB replication-volume ceiling and account for separate AWS infrastructure charges.