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Cloud Migration Playbook

Strategic guide to migrating workloads to the cloud. From assessment and planning to execution and optimization across AWS, Azure, and GCP.

The 6Rs of Cloud Migration

A successful cloud migration starts with understanding your options. The 6Rs framework helps you categorize applications and choose the right migration strategy for each workload.

Rehost

Lift and shift - move without changes

Replatform

Lift and optimize - minor cloud optimizations

Repurchase

Move to SaaS - replace with cloud-native service

Refactor

Re-architect - rebuild for cloud-native

Retire

Decommission - turn off unused applications

Retain

Keep as-is - not ready for migration

Choose Your Cloud Platform

Expert guidance for migrating to any major cloud provider

AWS Migration

Migrate to Amazon Web Services with AWS Migration Hub, DMS, and native tools.

AWS Services

Azure Migration

Move to Microsoft Azure with Azure Migrate, hybrid connectivity, and enterprise integration.

Azure Services

GCP Migration

Migrate to Google Cloud with Migrate for Compute Engine and Anthos.

GCP Services

AWS Migration

Migrate to Amazon Web Services with best practices

Containerization & Kubernetes Migration

Modernize applications with containers and orchestration

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about cloud migration

What is the 6Rs framework in cloud migration?
The 6Rs are migration strategies: Rehost (lift-and-shift), Replatform (lift-and-optimize), Repurchase (move to SaaS), Refactor (re-architect for cloud-native), Retire (decommission), and Retain (keep on-premises). Each application should be evaluated to determine the best strategy based on business value and technical complexity.
How do I choose between AWS, Azure, and GCP?
Consider existing investments (Microsoft shops often prefer Azure), specific service requirements (GCP for ML/BigQuery, AWS for breadth of services), geographic availability, pricing models, and team expertise. Many organizations adopt multi-cloud strategies for resilience and vendor flexibility.
What are the biggest risks in cloud migration?
Common risks include underestimating costs (especially egress and data transfer), security misconfigurations, application incompatibilities, data loss during migration, extended downtime, and skill gaps. Mitigate with thorough assessment, pilot migrations, robust testing, and training.
How do I migrate databases to the cloud?
Use managed migration services like AWS DMS, Azure Database Migration Service, or GCP Database Migration Service. Plan for schema compatibility, minimize downtime with CDC (Change Data Capture), validate data integrity post-migration, and consider managed database services (RDS, Cloud SQL) for reduced operational overhead.

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