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Simplifying Hybrid Cloud Strategies for Microsoft Workloads with AWS

Isaac Joseph

May 26, 2025

5mins read

Simplifying Hybrid Cloud Strategies for Microsoft Workloads with AWS

Struggling to bridge the gap between your on-premises Microsoft infrastructure and the cloud?

Many businesses face challenges in integrating their existing Windows Server, SQL Server, and .NET applications with modern cloud environments. AWS Hybrid Cloud solutions provide a seamless way to extend your Microsoft workloads to the cloud without disrupting existing operations, enabling you to modernise at your own pace.

The Hybrid Challenge

Legacy Microsoft applications often have dependencies on on-premises infrastructure, making a full cloud migration complex and costly. However, hybrid cloud strategies let you:

  • Modernise gradually without downtime.
  • Maintain data residency and compliance.
  • Extend workloads to the cloud for scalability and innovation.

Learn how AWS Hybrid Cloud Solutions help businesses integrate cloud capabilities with on-premises systems.

AWS Hybrid Services for Microsoft Workloads

AWS offers a range of hybrid solutions designed for Microsoft environments:

  • AWS Direct Connect: Establishes a dedicated network connection between your data center and AWS for secure, low-latency performance.
  • AWS Storage Gateway: Seamlessly integrates on-premises applications with AWS Cloud storage.
  • AWS Directory Service: Extends Active Directory to AWS, ensuring unified identity and access management.
  • Amazon EC2 for Windows Server: Run your Windows workloads in AWS with full support and flexibility.

Dive into Hybrid Cloud Architectures for Windows Workloads to see best practices in action.

Key Benefits of AWS Hybrid Cloud for Microsoft Workloads

  • Operational Continuity: Extend existing Microsoft applications to AWS without re-architecting.
  • Compliance and Control: Keep sensitive data on-premises while leveraging cloud scalability.
  • Incremental Modernisation: Migrate at your own pace with minimal disruption.
  • Enhanced Performance: Hybrid networking solutions reduce latency for critical applications.

Bridge On-Premises and Cloud Seamlessly

AWS hybrid solutions provide the flexibility to modernise Microsoft workloads without complexity.

Plan your hybrid cloud journey with us

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