Automating Microsoft .NET app modernization with Amazon Q (PEX217)

Modernizing .NET Applications with Amazon QAWS

Key Takeaways

  1. Overview of the Opportunity and Challenges in Application Modernization
  2. Microsoft Optimization and Modernization Pathways
  3. Introduction to Amazon QAWS Developer for .NET Transformation

Application Modernization Opportunity and Challenges

  • 75% of enterprise applications are still on-premises, providing a huge opportunity for modernization.
  • 70% of AWS customer Windows workloads are expected to be transformed in the next 2 years.
  • The main challenge is the technical debt and legacy application/infrastructure, leading to issues with scaling, innovation, and feature releases.

Microsoft Optimization and Modernization Pathways

  • The modernization journey involves three main steps:
    • Rehosting applications
    • Containerizing applications
    • Refactoring code to .NET Core/5/6 for cross-platform support and better performance.
  • Customers have reported 50-60% reduction in licensing costs after modernization.

Amazon QAWS Developer for .NET Transformation

  • Announced today, Amazon QAWS Developer provides an integrated experience for modernizing .NET applications.
  • Key challenges in porting .NET Framework applications to .NET Core/5/6 include:
    • Identifying replacement packages for new .NET versions
    • Modifying function signatures and debugging issues
    • Setting up Linux environments for testing
  • Amazon QAWS Developer automates these steps using an LLM-based approach:
    • Analyzes the code, clones it to a secure environment, and applies porting rules
    • Automatically debugs and fixes errors
    • Generates a transformation summary for developer review
    • Provides a Linux Readiness report for further optimization
  • Secure and seamless porting experience, with options to port to .NET 6 or .NET 8.

Funding and Support

  • Microsoft Modernization Funding Program available for customers
  • Amazon QAWS Developer Funding Program available for partners

Reaching Out for More Information

  • Scan the QR code or email qawsIPhonePartners@amazon.com for inquiries
  • Connect with your PDM/PSA for opportunities and next steps

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