Designing and engineering

Step 1 - STRATEGY AND ASSESSMENT
BEFORE MIGRATING, BUSINESSES MUST ASSESS THEIR CURRENT IT LANDSCAPE, DEFINE OBJECTIVES, AND DETERMINE WHICH WORKLOADS SHOULD BE MOVED TO THE CLOUD.
* ANALYZING CURRENT INFRASTRUCTURE (HARDWARE, SOFTWARE, AND DEPENDENCIES).* SETTING MIGRATION GOALS (COST SAVINGS, SCALABILITY, SECURITY, OR DISASTER RECOVERY).* CHOOSING A CLOUD MODEL (PUBLIC, PRIVATE, OR HYBRID CLOUD).* SELECTING A CLOUD PROVIDER (AWS, AZURE, GOOGLE CLOUD, ETC.).
Step 2 - PLANNING AND DESIGN
A DETAILED MIGRATION PLAN IS CREATED BASED ON ASSESSMENT RESULTS. THIS STAGE INCLUDES:

* PRIORITIZING APPLICATIONS AND WORKLOADS TO BE MIGRATED.* CHOOSING A MIGRATION STRATEGY (REHOSTING, RE-PLATFORMING, REFACTORING, ETC.).* DETERMINING SECURITY, COMPLIANCE, AND BACKUP REQUIREMENTS.* ESTIMATING COSTS AND REQUIRED RESOURCES.3. SELECTING THE RIGHT MIGRATION APPROACH
Step 3 - EXECUTE MIGRATION
THERE ARE SEVERAL MIGRATION STRATEGIES, OFTEN REFERRED TO AS THE “6 R’S OF CLOUD MIGRATION”:
MIGRATION EXECUTIONTHE ACTUAL PROCESS OF TRANSFERRING DATA AND APPLICATIONS TO THE CLOUD TAKES PLACE. THIS STEP INVOLVES:* SETTING UP THE CLOUD ENVIRONMENT (NETWORKING, SECURITY, PERMISSIONS).* MIGRATING DATA USING BATCH TRANSFERS, REAL-TIME SYNCING, OR DATABASE REPLICATION.

SERVICES

Overview

Business Name is a well established manufacturing company that has built up an enviable reputation over the last 20 years, our goal is to meet and exceed the expectations of every customer.
We pride ourselves on our commitment to provide a professional and speedy service at all times, whilst maintaining the highest quality of work.
We take on all types of jobs from small domestic work to larger commercial projects, all carried out to the highest standards, and at very competitive prices

Product & Services

In this area you can list out the key services and product groups that your business offers.
We cover all type of services but typically:
  • Cloud Migration
  • DevOps
  • Cloud Foundation
  • MLOp
  • Cloud Architecture and Design

CLOUD MIGRATION

CLOUD MIGRATION PROCESS OVERVIEW

  • Cloud migration is the process of moving applications, data, and workloads from on-premises infrastructure to a cloud environment. This can involve transferring resources to public, private, or hybrid cloud architectures. The process typically consists of six key stages:
  • 1. Strategy and Assessment
  • Before migrating, businesses must assess their current IT landscape, define objectives, and determine which workloads should be moved to the cloud. This involves: * Analyzing current infrastructure (hardware, software, and dependencies).
  • * Setting migration goals (cost savings, scalability, security, or disaster recovery).
  • * Choosing a cloud model (public, private, or hybrid cloud).
  • * Selecting a cloud provider (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, etc.).
  • 2. Planning and Design
  • A detailed migration plan is created based on assessment results. This stage includes:
  • * Prioritizing applications and workloads to be migrated.
  • * Choosing a migration strategy (rehosting, re-platforming, refactoring, etc.).
  • * Determining security, compliance, and backup requirements.
  • * Estimating costs and required resources.
  • 3. Selecting the Right Migration Approach
  • There are several migration strategies, often referred to as the “6 R’s of Cloud Migration”:
  • 1. Rehosting (Lift and Shift) – Moving applications as-is to the cloud with minimal changes.
  • 2. Replatforming (Lift and Optimize) – Making slight modifications to optimize for the cloud.
  • 3. Refactoring (Re-architecting) – Rewriting applications to be cloud-native.
  • 4. Repurchasing – Moving to a new cloud-based solution (e.g., switching from an on-prem CRM to Salesforce).
  • 5. Retiring – Decommissioning outdated applications that are no longer needed.
  • 6. Retaining – Keeping certain workloads on-premises for compliance or performance reasons.
  • 4. Migration Execution
  • The actual process of transferring data and applications to the cloud takes place. This step involves:
  • * Setting up the cloud environment (networking, security, permissions).
  • * Migrating data using batch transfers, real-time syncing, or database replication.
  • * Moving applications and dependencies with minimal downtime.
  • Testing applications in the new cloud environment.
  • 5. Testing and Optimization
  • Once workloads are migrated, they must be validated for performance, security, and compliance. This includes:
  • * Testing for performance bottlenecks and adjusting configurations.
  • * Ensuring data integrity and consistency.
  • * Optimizing cloud resources (auto-scaling, cost management, security controls).
  • * Monitoring logs and analytics for potential issues.
  • 6. Ongoing Management and Maintenance
  • After migration, businesses must continuously optimize and secure their cloud infrastructure:
  • * Implementing cloud governance policies to control costs and resource usage.
  • * Ensuring compliance with industry regulations (GDPR, HIPAA, etc.).
  • * Using cloud-native monitoring and automation tools for performance tracking.
  • * Regularly updating security policies to address evolving threats.
  • Common Cloud Migration Challenges
  • * Downtime and disruptions – Some applications may require significant reconfiguration.
  • * Data security and compliance – Ensuring regulatory compliance can be complex.
  • * Cost management – Unexpected cloud costs may arise without proper planning.
  • * Legacy system compatibility – Some legacy applications may not be cloud-compatible.
  • Conclusion
  • Cloud migration is a complex but highly beneficial process when executed strategically. A well-planned migration ensures improved scalability, security, and cost-effectiveness, helping businesses leverage the full power of the cloud.
  • Would you like help choosing the right migration strategy for a specific use case?