A business is planning to migrate its proprietary database servers, which are currently housed within its data center, to a cloud-based infrastructure. The existing licenses for this software are neither hardware-bound nor restricted usage-wise. Which strategy should the enterprise employ to make the most cost-effective use of its current software assets?
Engage in new licensing agreements directly through the cloud service provider to ensure compatibility with the virtual environment.
Employ the Bring Your Own License (BYOL) strategy to use pre-owned software licenses within the cloud infrastructure.
Transition to a subscription-based model with the cloud provider for access to the latest software releases and avoid dealing with licenses altogether.
Implement a hybrid approach, utilizing cloud-inclusive licenses for part of the infrastructure while bringing existing licenses for other parts.