AWS App2Container
Containerize and migrate existing applications
Overview
AWS App2Container (A2C) is a command-line tool that helps you lift and shift your on-premises or EC2-based applications to containers running on AWS. App2Container analyzes and builds an inventory of all applications running in virtual machines, on-premises or in the cloud. You simply select the application you want to containerize, and A2C packages the application artifact and identified dependencies into container images, configures the network ports, and generates an ECS task or Kubernetes pod definition.
✨ Key Features
- Application analysis and discovery
- Automated containerization for Java and .NET
- Generates Dockerfiles
- Creates ECS Task Definitions or Kubernetes Pod Definitions
- Generates CI/CD pipelines in AWS DevOps tools
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Automated analysis and containerization
- Deep integration with AWS container services
- Focus on Java and .NET
Unique Value: Automates the time-consuming and error-prone process of containerizing existing Java and .NET applications for deployment on AWS.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Lift-and-shift migration of Java web applications (Tomcat, JBoss) to ECS
- Containerizing monolithic .NET Framework applications to run on Windows containers in EKS
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Applications written in languages other than Java or .NET
- Modernizing applications to run outside of the AWS ecosystem
🏆 Alternatives
Provides a more automated and AWS-integrated workflow for containerization compared to manually using Docker or more general migration tools.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (AWS Support plans tier)
💰 Pricing
Free tier: App2Container is provided at no cost. You pay for the AWS resources created.
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