Cloud Migration Strategy: A Practical Guide

Cloud migration doesn't have to be scary. With the right strategy, you can move your infrastructure with minimal risk.

Assessment Phase

• Inventory all applications and dependencies
• Identify data sovereignty requirements
• Calculate current costs vs projected cloud costs

Migration Patterns

• Rehost (Lift & Shift): Quick but not optimized
• Replatform: Minor optimizations during migration
• Refactor: Rebuild for cloud-native benefits

Execution

Start small, validate, then scale. Migrate in waves, starting with non-critical systems.