Systems Integration and Cloud Migration

Previse’s Successful Cloud Migration Process 

The roadmap for transitioning to the cloud will vary based on the current size and complexity of the environment. However, the essential steps remain consistent and can be outlined as follows: 

• Planning your migration
  It is important to lay out a comprehensive plan before beginning a cloud migration. Consider what the goals are for the migration, and which strategy will be most effective in reaching those goals.
   
• Choosing your cloud environment
  We are ready to select a cloud provider that best meets your requirements after evaluating your latest application resource needs. Popular environments include AWS (Amazon Web Services), Google Cloud Platform, and Microsoft Azure. All these environments provide different cloud models for adoption, such as multi-cloud, private cloud, hybrid cloud, or public cloud. After comparing the different options, we suggest creating a virtual workspace to test and see how your data is distributed.
   
• Migrate your apps and data
  This is an important step, and preparation is needed to ensure it runs smoothly. If our prior work has been successful, this step should go as planned.
   
• Ensure ongoing support and governance
  Cloud migrations require ongoing management and governance. All relevant teams, such as the operations team and security team, should be aware of the workloads and their updates. Furthermore, understanding the roles and responsibilities of the cloud provider and internal security requirements is important when implementing a cloud migration strategy. 

What are the benefits of migrating to the cloud?

Organizations that move to the cloud may experience numerous benefits, such as reduced financial expenditure, shorter deployment times, and increased chances for innovation. The cloud provides organizations with increased agility and flexibility, allowing them to quickly adjust to changes in the market and consumer preferences. Benefits of migrating to the cloud include:

• Optimized costs 
• Flexibility and scalability 
• Enhanced security 
• Compliance 

• Backup, recovery, and failover 
• Simplified management and monitoring 

Companies have been transitioning their services and data to cloud computing in order to accommodate increased online demand and remote working. Those companies who have already started the move to cloud computing are taking steps to ensure they remain competitive in the years to come. 

Types of cloud migration strategies 

These are the key cloud migration types: 

• Rehosting (“lift and shift”)
  Rehosting is the process of transferring an exact copy of an on-premises environment to the cloud. This approach is suitable for organizations that are not seeking to make extensive changes to their environment and are looking for a quicker return on their investment.
   
• Replatforming
  Replatforming is a strategy for conservative organizations that want to adopt cloud technology while maintaining the same core architecture of their applications. This entails making a few further adjustments to optimize their landscape for the cloud, which can result in increased system performance.
   
• Refactoring
  Refactoring (or rearchitecting) involves restructuring an application or system to make use of new capabilities or technologies that may not be available in the existing environment. This can be a costly endeavor, but it can also lead to better compatibility with future versions.
   

Finding the best way to migrate your organization to meet its goals and needs is key! And with the different options available, there are pros and cons that come with each of them. Let’s take a look at what works best for you and make sure your migration is a success!