AppZero
Modernize Windows Server Applications.
Overview
AppZero is a software tool that specializes in modernizing Windows Server applications by decoupling them from the underlying operating system. It encapsulates the application and its dependencies into a portable package that can be moved from an old OS (like Windows Server 2003/2008) to a newer one (like 2019/2022) on-premises or in any cloud. This allows businesses to escape end-of-life operating systems without costly and risky re-engineering projects.
✨ Key Features
- Application encapsulation (not full server virtualization)
- Migration from legacy Windows Server OS
- Move applications to any cloud or datacenter
- No changes to the application code required
- Automated extraction and deployment
- Reduces server footprint
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Focus on the application layer, not the entire OS
- Ability to move applications from unsupported legacy OS versions
- Avoids code changes and re-installation
Unique Value: Provides a low-risk, automated path to escape legacy Windows Server operating systems, thereby improving security and compliance without rewriting applications.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Moving a complex application running on Windows Server 2008 to a new server running Windows Server 2019 in Azure.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Migrating non-Windows applications.
- Full server (OS + application) lift-and-shift migrations.
🏆 Alternatives
Directly addresses the application modernization challenge, whereas lift-and-shift tools would migrate the old, unsupported OS along with the application, failing to solve the root problem.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Enterprise tier)
💰 Pricing
✓ 14-day free trial
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