Moving to the cloud isn't just about technology—it's about business transformation
What Is Cloud Migration?
Cloud migration is the process of moving data, applications, and IT processes from on-premises infrastructure to cloud-based services.
| aspect | description | pros | cons |
|---|---|---|---|
| On-Premises | Own servers in your building | Full control | High upfront cost, maintenance |
| Cloud | Rent computing resources | Scalable, pay-per-use | Ongoing costs, vendor dependency |
Why Businesses Migrate
Cost Optimization
Reduce capital expenses, pay only for what you use
Scalability
Scale up or down instantly based on demand
Innovation
Access to AI, ML, and modern services
Business Continuity
Built-in disaster recovery and redundancy
Migration Strategies
| strategy | description | risk | benefit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rehost (Lift & Shift) | Move as-is to cloud | Low | Quick, minimal changes |
| Replatform | Minor optimizations | Medium | Some cloud benefits |
| Refactor | Rebuild for cloud-native | High | Maximum optimization |
| Replace | Switch to SaaS | Medium | No maintenance |
Migration Timeline
Typical Migration Phases:
Phase 1: Assessment (2-4 weeks)
- Inventory current systems
- Identify dependencies
- Estimate costs
Phase 2: Planning (2-4 weeks)
- Choose strategy per workload
- Design target architecture
- Plan security and compliance
Phase 3: Migration (1-6 months)
- Set up cloud infrastructure
- Migrate in waves
- Test thoroughly
Phase 4: Optimization (Ongoing)
- Monitor and tune
- Optimize costs
- Modernize gradually
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