High-Performance SAP ERP Migration to AWS
___For Legacy Landscapes
_____what we did…
Ahmad A. Abed Holding, a diversified enterprise with key SAP interfaces like Bartender, CRM, and Webtel, faced persistent infrastructure bottlenecks with their on-premises landscape
- Their SAP ERP 6.0 EHP 7 was running on Microsoft SQL Server 2012 R2 and Windows Server 2012, distributed across separate physical machines with limited storage configuration, causing frequent performance degradation.
Our team successfully migrated their entire SAP landscape to AWS Cloud, transforming their infrastructure from a fragmented, IOPS-starved setup to a highly available, cost-optimized, and secure cloud environment using AWS best practices.
The Problem__Before Migration.
On-premises SAP ERP 6.0 EHP7 constrained by storage, availability, and security gaps.
Performance Bottlenecks
Single-disk database volumes throttled IOPS, impacting batch jobs and dialog response times.
No High Availability
Production risk due to lack of redundancy; maintenance windows caused outsized downtime.
Manual Backups
Backups ran manually, increasing RPO/RTO exposure and operational effort.
Security Exposure
Direct public IP access to SAPRouter and flat network segmentation.
License Under-Utilization
Microsoft/SQL licensing value left on the table due to hardware constraints.
Migration ___Approach.
Minimized downtime; validated post-migration app consistency.
Clean installs with database restore to reduce technical debt.
Multi-volume EBS layout (data, logs, binaries) + Provisioned IOPS for throughput.
AWS Dedicated Hosts (m6i) + 3-Year Savings Plans to maximize SQL/Windows licenses.
Segregated subnets; ALB fronting SAPRouter; KMS encryption; CloudTrail, Config, GuardDuty.
Automated full/log backups to S3; EDR to UAE region; semi-annual DR tests.
Why Cloudwrxs__for SAP on AWS.
Deep SAP + AWS experience, predictable delivery, measurable outcomes.
SAP/AWS Expertise
Proven SAP ERP migrations on AWS with performance-first design.
Security by Default
Least-privilege IAM, encrypted data, and audited changes baked in.
Cost Clarity
Rightsized instances and long-term commitments that reduce TCO.
Business__Outcomes.
40% faster SAP transaction processing through optimized EBS layouts.
Zero unplanned downtime since go-live.
50% lower TCO over 3 years via Dedicated Hosts + Savings Plans.
Hardened security posture with ALB-fronted SAPRouter and KMS encryption.
Operational efficiency: automated backups and semi-annual DR testing.
Tangible performance gains and risk reduction post-migration.
What this meant
By migrating to AWS, Ahmad A. Abed Holding transformed their SAP infrastructure into a robust, modern, and cost-effective environment. They now benefit from:
- High performance with optimal disk layouts
- Enhanced security and controlled access
- Automated and reliable backups
- Reduced operational overhead and downtime risk
- Significantly lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)
_____Final Thoughts
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This project is a testament to how strategic cloud migration, when paired with AWS-native services and SAP best practices, can turn around aging, underperforming IT infrastructure. With Ahmad A. Abed Holdings ERP system now future-ready, they are well-positioned to scale, integrate further third-party apps securely, and innovate with confidence.
