What is AWS Application Discovery Service?
AWS Application Discovery Service automates the inventory of your on-premises infrastructure in preparation for a cloud migration. The service captures server configurations (CPU, RAM, disk, OS), utilization data, and network dependencies between servers.
The collected data flows into AWS Migration Hub, where it serves as the foundation for migration planning. You can identify which servers belong together (dependency groups), how utilized the systems actually are, and which AWS resources are needed for the migration.
Core Features
- Agentless Discovery: Data collection via VMware vCenter without agent installation
- Agent-Based Discovery: Detailed data through installation on individual servers
- Dependency Mapping: Visualization of network connections between servers
- Utilization Data: CPU, RAM, disk, and network usage over time
- Migration Hub Integration: Direct connection to migration planning
Typical Use Cases
Migration Preparation: Capture your entire on-premises inventory automatically. The Discovery Service identifies all servers, their configuration, and the dependencies between them.
Rightsizing Analysis: Use the captured utilization data to determine suitable AWS instance types. Servers are often significantly over-provisioned, revealing savings potential during migration.
Migration Wave Planning: Identify dependency groups to migrate servers in logical waves. Servers that communicate closely with each other should be migrated together.
Benefits
- Available at no cost as part of AWS Migration Hub
- Automatic inventory instead of manual collection
- Dependency mapping prevents unexpected problems during migration
- Utilization data enables optimal rightsizing
Integration with innFactory
As an AWS Reseller, innFactory supports you with AWS Application Discovery Service: conducting inventory, analyzing dependencies, and creating a migration plan based on the collected data.
Typical Use Cases
Frequently Asked Questions
What is AWS Application Discovery Service?
AWS Application Discovery Service automatically collects information about your on-premises servers, including configuration, utilization, and network connections. This data forms the basis for planning a cloud migration.
How does data collection work?
There are two methods: The Agentless Collector, which collects data via VMware vCenter without installing software on VMs. And the Discovery Agent, which is installed on individual servers and provides more detailed data, including network connections and running processes.
Is the Application Discovery Service free?
Yes, the service itself is free. It is part of AWS Migration Hub and serves as the data foundation for migration planning. There are no charges for data collection or storage.