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Strategic Approaches to Cloud Migration

December 5, 2024Cloud Platforms

Cloud migration is not merely a technical exercise—it is a strategic transformation that impacts every aspect of an organization's technology operations.

Migration Strategies

Rehost (Lift and Shift) Moving applications to the cloud with minimal changes. Quick but may not leverage full cloud benefits.

Replatform Making targeted optimizations during migration to take advantage of cloud capabilities.

Refactor Rearchitecting applications to be cloud-native. Most effort but greatest long-term benefits.

Replace Retiring legacy applications in favor of cloud-native alternatives.

Critical Success Factors

  1. **Executive Sponsorship**: Cloud migration requires organizational commitment
  2. **Skills Development**: Teams must develop cloud competencies
  3. **Governance Framework**: Clear policies for cloud resource management
  4. **Security Integration**: Security must be embedded in the migration process
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