AWS Transform migration assessment: build a data driven AWS migration business case (step by step)

Cloud migration is no longer just a technical initiative, it is a business decision. While many organizations recognize the long term benefits of moving to AWS, leadership teams often ask fundamental questions before committing: What exactly are we migrating? What will it cost? And what business value will we gain? A structured migration assessment and a data driven business case help answer these questions with confidence. In this blog, I’ll walk through how AWS Transform can be used to perform a migration assessment and create a data driven AWS migration business case, based on real inventory data and transparent cost modeling. Why start with a migration assessment Migration programs frequently slow down when early planning is based on assumptions rather than data. Common challenges include limited visibility into the existing infrastructure footprint, over provisioned servers, unclear licensing implications, and business cases that fail to stand up to financial scrutiny. A migration