Check SAP readiness before migration waves begin
Use the SAP on AWS readiness checklist to review inventory, HANA sizing, integrations, security, backup, recovery and cutover planning.
Read the readiness checklistHigh-Performance SAP ERP Migration to AWS
___For Legacy Landscapes
_____what we did…
Ahmad A. Abed Holding, a diversified enterprise with key SAP interfaces like Bartender, CRM, and Webtel, faced persistent infrastructure bottlenecks with their on-premises landscape
- Their SAP ERP 6.0 EHP 7 was running on Microsoft SQL Server 2012 R2 and Windows Server 2012, distributed across separate physical machines with limited storage configuration, causing frequent performance degradation.
Our team successfully migrated their entire SAP landscape to AWS Cloud, transforming their infrastructure from a fragmented, IOPS-starved setup to a highly available, cost-optimized, and secure cloud environment using AWS best practices.
Migration ___Approach.
1
Lift & Shift (PROD) with AWS MGN
Minimized downtime; validated post-migration app consistency.
2
Rebuild DEV & QAS via SWPM
Clean installs with database restore to reduce technical debt.
3
Storage & IOPS Tuning
Multi-volume EBS layout (data, logs, binaries) + Provisioned IOPS for throughput.
4
Cost & Licensing Optimization
AWS Dedicated Hosts (m6i) + 3-Year Savings Plans to maximize SQL/Windows licenses.
5
Security Hardening
Segregated subnets; ALB fronting SAPRouter; KMS encryption; CloudTrail, Config, GuardDuty.
6
Backups & DR
Automated full/log backups to S3; EDR to UAE region; semi-annual DR tests.
Why Cloudwrxs__for SAP on AWS.
Deep SAP + AWS experience, predictable delivery, measurable outcomes.
SAP/AWS Expertise
Proven SAP ERP migrations on AWS with performance-first design.
Security by Default
Least-privilege IAM, encrypted data, and audited changes baked in.
Cost Clarity
Rightsized instances and long-term commitments that reduce TCO.
The Problem__Before Migration.
On-premises SAP ERP 6.0 EHP7 constrained by storage, availability, and security gaps.
Performance Bottlenecks
Single-disk database volumes throttled IOPS, impacting batch jobs and dialog response times.
No High Availability
Production risk due to lack of redundancy; maintenance windows caused outsized downtime.
Manual Backups
Backups ran manually, increasing RPO/RTO exposure and operational effort.
Security Exposure
Direct public IP access to SAPRouter and flat network segmentation.
License Under-Utilization
Microsoft/SQL licensing value left on the table due to hardware constraints.
What this meant
By migrating to AWS, Ahmad A. Abed Holding transformed their SAP infrastructure into a robust, modern, and cost-effective environment. They now benefit from:
- High performance with optimal disk layouts
- Enhanced security and controlled access
- Automated and reliable backups
- Reduced operational overhead and downtime risk
- Significantly lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)
_____Final Thoughts
…
This project is a testament to how strategic cloud migration, when paired with AWS-native services and SAP best practices, can turn around aging, underperforming IT infrastructure. With Ahmad A. Abed Holdings ERP system now future-ready, they are well-positioned to scale, integrate further third-party apps securely, and innovate with confidence.
