A solutions architect must build a cost-effective business case for migrating an on-premises data center to AWS. The architect will use a configuration management database (CMDB) export of all servers. Which solution is the MOST cost-effective way to analyze that CMDB export for migration planning?
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Correct answer: Use Migration Evaluator (formerly TSO Logic) to analyze the environment. Use the data import template to upload the CMDB export for analysis..
Why this is the answer
Migration Evaluator (formerly TSO Logic) is specifically designed for this purpose. It analyzes on-premises server data, including CMDB exports, to generate data-driven business cases for AWS migrations, focusing on cost optimization. It provides detailed recommendations and cost comparisons, making it the most cost-effective and efficient solution. The AWS Well-Architected Tool focuses on architectural best practices and operational excellence, not direct cost analysis of on-premises environments for migration. Implementing custom rules with the AWS Price List Bulk API would be a complex, time-consuming, and error-prone development effort, making it less cost-effective than using a specialized tool. AWS Application Discovery Service is primarily for discovering and collecting data from on-premises servers, but it doesn't inherently provide the detailed cost analysis and business case generation that Migration Evaluator offers for CMDB data.
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