Migrating and Hosting JD Edwards on the Public Cloud
By leveraging platforms like OCI and AWS, we help you unlock higher performance, stronger security, and predictable operations, without the stress or uncertainty of navigating cloud migration alone. With a proven roadmap, cross‑cloud expertise, and 24/7 JDE‑focused support, we guide every step so your move to the public cloud is seamless, secure, and strategically aligned to your business.
The Everyday Friction of On-Prem JD Edwards
Running JD Edwards in a traditional on‑prem environment introduces challenges that grow more urgent each year. Many organizations feel stuck maintaining aging infrastructure while the business expects greater agility, resilience, and cost efficiency.
Challenges You’re Being Asked to Solve
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Hardware nearing end of life, costly to maintain or replace
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Limited scalability during peak demand or growth initiatives
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Increasing downtime risk and unreliable disaster recovery
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Security expectations outpacing what legacy environments can deliver
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Rising operational costs tied to data centers and manual processes
What This Means for You and Your Organization
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IT teams stretched thin managing servers instead of driving innovation
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Fear that a cloud migration will disrupt operations or break integrations
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Concern about losing control, visibility, or performance during the transition
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Uncertainty about which cloud is best or how to build a migration plan
Why Go To the Public Cloud?
Public cloud platforms like OCI and AWS deliver purpose‑built advantages that directly enhance how JD Edwards runs, making your ERP faster, more resilient, and easier to manage.
Schedule a Cloud Strategy SessionPerformance Built for JDE Workloads
Optimized compute and storage options boost UBE processing, improve database performance, and reduce batch cycle times.
High Availability Without Heavy Engineering
Native redundancy, multi‑zone deployment, and automated failover dramatically reduce downtime risk.
Seamless Integration with Modern Tools
Easily connect JDE to cloud‑native analytics, automation, and AI services to extend system value.
Predictable, Flexible Cost Models
Scale resources up or down based on actual demand while eliminating hardware refresh cycles.
Choose the Right Cloud for Your JD Edwards
No single cloud is right for every organization. Both OCI and AWS offer compelling capabilities, and the key is understanding which one aligns best with your JD Edwards environment.
Comparing OCI vs. AWS
Each cloud platform brings unique strengths to the table. This comparison helps you understand how OCI and AWS support JD Edwards differently, so you can choose the environment that aligns best with your technical requirements and long-term strategy.
Performance & Optimization
OCI is engineered specifically for Oracle workloads, delivering low-latency networking, high-throughput processing, and database-level optimizations that directly benefit JD Edwards.
AWS provides strong global performance, but its architecture isn’t optimized for Oracle workloads, which can impact JDE-heavy environments.
Database Capabilities
OCI supports Autonomous Database, Exadata, RAC, and Oracle-native features—ideal for JDE’s dependency on Oracle DB and batch-intensive processes.
AWS offers RDS, Aurora, and Redshift, but these do not include deep Oracle database optimizations, which can limit performance for Oracle-centric workloads like JDE.
Analytics & Business Intelligence
OCI offers Oracle Analytics Cloud, built to integrate seamlessly with Oracle databases, JDE tables, and ERP reporting workflows.
AWS provides QuickSight, a lighter BI tool that lacks deep ERP and Oracle integrations required for complex JD Edwards analytics.
Hybrid & Multi-Cloud Support
OCI excels in hybrid Oracle deployments through the Oracle–Azure Interconnect, enabling ultra-low-latency access between Oracle DB and Microsoft services.
AWS supports hybrid models through Outposts but has limited interoperability with Oracle databases and mission-critical Oracle workloads.
AI, ML & Innovation Tools
OCI provides built-in AI and data science tools designed around Oracle data models, making it a natural fit for organizations centered on Oracle workloads.
AWS offers a wide range of AI and ML services, including SageMaker, which many organizations use for experimentation and advanced modeling depending on their broader cloud strategy.
Cloud Advisory
Choosing the right cloud approach for JD Edwards can feel overwhelming. Every organization has unique workloads, integrations, and goals, and OCI, AWS, and Azure all offer different advantages.
Our cloud advisory team helps you cut through the complexity. We evaluate your current environment, compare cloud options, and provide clear, actionable recommendations based on performance, cost, and long-term scalability.
Just as importantly, we show you what becomes possible once JDE runs on a modern cloud foundation, from improved performance and reduced risk to new opportunities in automation, analytics, and AI.
Ways We Support Your Public Cloud Transformation
We combine deep JDE expertise with cloud best practices to help you modernize with confidence, supporting your migration, securing your systems, and managing your environment long after you go live.
what our customers are saying
"ERP Suites helped us navigate the risks and unknowns of our cloud migration and system upgrade, especially with third-party integrations, because they have done it before."
Chris Noack, ERP Integrations Manager, Granite
“By implementing JD Edwards on OCI, USA Rugby transformed their fragmented systems into a unified, high-performing platform.”
“Migrating Able Roof’s JD Edwards system to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure enabled rapid deployment and greater scalability, reducing server provisioning time from weeks to just days.”
Is the Public Cloud a Good Fit for Your JD Edwards System?
Not every JDE environment has the same needs, so you shouldn’t be forced into a one-size-fits-all path. See if the public cloud is the right move for your JDE environment.
Good Fit
The public cloud is a great option if you want to boost JDE performance, lower infrastructure risk, and stay flexible as your business grows. It’s especially valuable if you’re modernizing integrations, adopting new tools like AI services, retiring aging hardware, improving reliability, and scaling quickly when demand changes.
May Not be the Right Fit
A cloud migration may not be the best choice if you plan to retire JD Edwards soon, have highly unsupported customizations you’re unwilling to modernize, or require on-prem hardware for compliance or operational reasons. In these cases, other modernization paths may be a better starting point.
What Does it Cost To Migrate and Host on the Public Cloud?
Our pricing is built for transparency. You’ll know exactly what it costs to migrate JD Edwards and what you’ll pay each month to run it on OCI or AWS. Our pricing eliminates the uncertainty often associated with cloud projects and makes modernization easier to budget.
OCI Hosting and Managed Services
$7,000 - $9,000
per month
11 VMware Servers
26 CPU
125 GB of Memory
2.6 TB of Disk Space
6 DR Servers
Infrastructure Managed Services
OS Management
Backup Management
Recovery Management
Network Management
Software
Microsoft Windows
Oracle Standard Edition DB*
Microsoft Remote Desktop
Solar Winds
Antivirus
AWS Hosting and Managed Services
$8,500- $10,500
per month
11 VMware Servers
26 CPU
125 GB of Memory
2.6 TB of Disk Space
6 DR Servers
Infrastructure Managed Services
OS Management
Backup Management
Recovery Management
Network Management
Software
Microsoft Windows
Oracle Standard Edition DB*
Microsoft Remote Desktop
Solar Winds
Antivirus
Pricing Comparison for JD Edwards
Compute Costs
OCI: Offers consistently lower VM pricing, often 30–50% cheaper than AWS or Azure, making it highly cost-effective for JDE environments with heavy compute usage.
AWS: Generally more expensive for on-demand compute, especially for workloads that require sustained or high-performance instances.
Storage Costs
OCI: Provides flat-rate, low-cost block storage with no additional charges for IOPS, making it predictable and budget-friendly.
AWS: Charges per performance tier, with costs increasing significantly for higher IOPS workloads.
Networking (Data Egress Fees)
OCI: Includes 10TB of free egress per month and offers significantly lower outbound data transfer costs—ideal for integrations, backups, or data-heavy applications.
AWS: Known for high egress fees, which can sharply increase total cloud spend for data-intensive environments.
Oracle Workloads
OCI: Delivers the best pricing for Oracle workloads with Bring Your Own License (BYOL) and native optimization for Oracle databases.
AWS: Typically more expensive to run Oracle workloads due to licensing complexity and lack of Oracle-native infrastructure.
Microsoft Workloads
OCI: Supports Windows and Linux well but does not offer Microsoft-specific licensing discounts.
AWS: Limited Microsoft discounts and generally higher Windows Server licensing costs.
Multi-Cloud Integration
OCI: Strong native Oracle integrations but more limited third-party multi-cloud support.
AWS: Offers the broadest multi-cloud capabilities, which can be advantageous for complex architectures.
Performance per Dollar
OCI: Offers the best value, especially for compute-intensive JDE processes like UBEs and batch jobs.
AWS: Provides competitive performance, but typically at a higher cost than OCI for comparable workloads.
How We Move JD Edwards to the Public Cloud
Our structured approach removes the complexity of cloud adoption, giving you a predictable migration path, a stable cloud foundation, and continuous optimization as your business grows.
Assess & Design
We evaluate your JDE environment and build a right-sized cloud architecture with clear costs and a defined migration plan.
Migrate & Validate
We move your JDE system to OCI or AWS using proven methods, test everything, and ensure performance and integrations run smoothly.
Support & Optimize
After go-live, we manage your cloud environment 24/7 while continuously improving performance, security, and scalability.
Your Public Cloud—Answered
Which public cloud is best for JD Edwards — OCI or AWS?
It depends on your priorities. ERP Suites helps assess your performance, compliance, budget, and long-term strategies to recommend the cloud that fits your needs, not the one-size-fits-all option.
Here is a podcast comparing the public clouds: Best Cloud for JD Edwards: AWS vs Azure vs Oracle | What You Need to Know
Can you support hybrid or multi-cloud architectures?
Yes. Many customers run workloads in both private and public cloud. We help design and manage these architectures seamlessly.
How long does it take to migrate JD Edwards to the cloud?
Migration timelines vary based on environment size and complexity, but most JDE migrations take 5-6 months from assessment to go-live. We provide a full project plan so you always know what’s happening next.
Will there be downtime during migration?
Minimal. Most migrations involve a short, planned cutover window. We do extensive testing beforehand to ensure the transition is smooth.
Can your run AS400/IBM i in the public cloud?
Not easily. IBM i requires specialized hardware that public clouds don’t natively support. Alternative hosting options exist, but they involve additional complexity.
Should you have your own tenant or use a shared tenant?
Your own tenant is the recommended approach. It gives you full control over security, performance, scalability, governance, and cost visibility. A shared tenant limits your autonomy and can introduce performance and compliance risks that are hard to manage long-term.
Is the billing method different between public and private?
Public cloud billing is metered, meaning you pay by the hour based on actual usage of compute, storage, and network resources. In a private cloud model, billing is fixed. You pay a predictable per-server, per-month rate regardless of consumption.
Resources to Guide Your Cloud Journey
Our Learning Center offers practical insights to help you understand the benefits, options, and opportunities of running JD Edwards in the public cloud. Explore videos, articles, and customer stories that give you a clearer picture of what modernization can look like for your business.
Let’s Turn Your Cloud Vision Into a Plan
Our experts are ready to help you evaluate your environment, compare cloud options, and outline a migration plan that fits your timeline and priorities. A modern cloud foundation can unlock performance, stability, and future innovation for your ERP. Book a time with our team, and we’ll walk through your current setup and map out the clearest path forward.