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Migrating Your Applications to the Cloud: The 7 Rs of Cloud Migration


By abdulmumin yaqeen

on June 24, 2024



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Introduction

The cloud offers a compelling value proposition for businesses of all sizes. However, transitioning your applications from on-premises infrastructure to the cloud can be a complex undertaking. AWS provides a variety of migration strategies to cater to different application types and business needs.

In this article, we will break down these strategies, and guide you through factors of choosing the right strategy for your organization.

The 7 Rs of Cloud Migration

These strategies form a framework for approaching application migration, offering flexibility and customization.

Choosing the Right Strategy

Each of these strategies offers unique benefits and challenges. The choice depends on factors like application complexity, business goals, timeline, and available resources. Often, organizations employ a mix of these strategies across their application portfolio for an optimal migration approach.

The best strategy for your application depends on several factors:

Consider the diagram below:

Benefits of Migrating to AWS

Moving your applications and infrastructure to Amazon Web Services (AWS) offers several practical advantages. AWS provides a comprehensive cloud platform that can address many limitations of traditional on-premises setups.

Cloudplexo: Your Trusted Partner for AWS Migration

Cloudplexo offers a comprehensive suite of services to assist you in your AWS application migration journey:

These are the major strategies to be consider before migrating an application to AWS. By partnering with Cloudplexo, you can confidently transition your applications to the cloud. Contact Cloudplexo today to discuss your AWS application migration needs.