Proven AIX to Skytap on AWS Migrations—No Code Changes
Yes, you can migrate IBM AIX to Skytap on AWS without rewriting applications. We shift your AIX workloads to Skytap's cloud-hosted IBM Power infrastructure inside AWS. Fixed scope. Senior engineers.
The lowest-cost way off IBM AIX: our migration tooling automates the repetitive work —you pay senior engineers for judgment, not keystrokes.
How we support IBM AIX → Skytap on AWS after migration
- ✓100% code reuse—no app rewrites needed.
- ✓Fixed-scope project, firm budget from day one.
- ✓Senior platform engineers manage every migration step.
- ✓Vendor support stays active on legacy AIX term.
- ✓Third-party support covers most issues if renewal lapses.
- ✓Seamless connectivity to AWS AI, analytics, and storage.
Legacy licensing surcharges in the cloud
Some ISVs charge heavy portability fees to move AIX licenses to cloud. Our engineers negotiate into Skytap's native licensing model—no surprise costs.
Tape-to-cloud conversion blockers
Aging tape media must become accessible in AWS S3/Glacier. We convert and validate each archive, preserving audit and compliance records.
Network latency between AIX and AWS services
High latency kills performance when migrated apps talk to external systems. We design direct-connect networking between Skytap's Power infrastructure and your AWS VPC—no slowdowns.
IBM AIX → Skytap on AWS migration — your questions answered
Do I have to rewrite my AIX applications for Skytap on AWS?+
No code changes needed. Skytap runs native IBM Power in AWS, so your existing AIX binaries, scripts, and configurations work as-is.
What happens if my vendor contract lapses mid-migration?+
Your legacy AIX stays under VENDOR support as long as your contract is active. If it lapses, our third-party support covers most operational issues—but does not include vendor patches. Move at your own timeline.
How do you handle unsupported tape formats for archive data?+
Our engineers replicate legacy tape environments to extract and validate data, then convert it to AWS S3 or Glacier with full metadata tracking. No data loss, no compliance gaps.
Will my migrated AIX applications experience latency with AWS services?+
We design dedicated network paths between Skytap's Power capacity and your AWS VPC, using direct-connect or high-bandwidth VPNs. Typical latency drops below 5ms.
Managed Skytap for AWS—Post-Migration, We Run It
After the move, our team handles Skytap infrastructure, OS administration, and security compliance reporting. Keep your AIX backbone stable while you focus on business outcomes. 24/7 US-based support included.