AWS End-of-Support Migration Program (EMP) for Windows Server limitations - AWS End-of-Support Migration Program (EMP) for Windows Server

AWS End-of-Support Migration Program (EMP) for Windows Server limitations

The following application and component types cannot be migrated using AWS End-of-Support Migration Program (EMP) for Windows Server.

  • Applications that do not run on the Windows operating system.

  • 16-bit applications. If the target operating system is a 64-bit Windows operating system, the NT Virtual DOS Machine (NTVDM) required to run these applications is available on 32-bit Windows operating systems only.

  • Kernel-mode drivers that are a different bitness than the target operating system. Device drivers are not virtualized with EMP and therefore must be compatible with the target operating system. Compatible drivers can be deployed with the package. For example, if you are moving to a 64-bit operating system, you must have a 64-bit driver that is compatible with the new operating system.

  • Low-level applications. For example, antivirus, firewall, and VPN applications.

  • Explorer Shell Extensions.

  • Microsoft BizTalk and Microsoft Transaction Server (MTS)-based systems.

  • Desktop applications.