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What's the Difference Between AWS Transform MGN and AWS Mainframe Modernization?

Compare AWS Transform MGN and AWS Mainframe Modernization side by side — features, pricing, and ideal use cases to help you choose the right product.

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AWS Transform MGN
AWS Mainframe Modernization
Category

Migration & Modernization

Migration & Modernization

Description

Rehosts source servers to AWS as native Amazon EC2 instances with continuous replication and minimal-downtime cutover

Integrated platform to modernize, migrate, test, and run mainframe applications

Best for
  • Server migration
  • Lift and shift
  • Data center migration
  • Cross-region migration
  • Mainframe migration
  • Application modernization
  • COBOL workloads
  • Mainframe testing
Key features
  • Continuous replication
  • Non-disruptive testing
  • Automated cutover
  • Post-launch actions
  • Multi-server migration
  • Replatform pattern
  • Refactor pattern
  • Managed runtime
  • Application testing
  • Data replication
Pricing model

Free for 90 days per server; then per server/hour

Pay per vCPU hour

Free tier

Yes (90 days per server)

No

Expert take

“AWS Transform MGN replicates servers to AWS with continuous block-level replication. Cut over with minutes of downtime when ready.”
— Didier Durand, re:Post Top Contributor [profile]

“Mainframe Modernization supports both replatforming (Micro Focus) and refactoring (Blu Age) approaches. It assesses COBOL workloads and generates migration plans.”
— Gary McLean, re:Post Top Contributor [profile]

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When to use AWS Transform MGN or AWS Mainframe Modernization

Use AWS Transform MGN when:

  • Server migration
  • Lift and shift
  • Data center migration
  • Cross-region migration

Learn more about AWS Transform MGN

Use AWS Mainframe Modernization when:

  • Mainframe migration
  • Application modernization
  • COBOL workloads
  • Mainframe testing

Learn more about AWS Mainframe Modernization

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