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Cloud migration guides
Playbooks written from real migrations: choosing a strategy per application, planning the cutover and rollback, validating after the move and optimizing costs.
43 guidesSupports 3 cloud servicesReviewed by a senior consultant
In short
The migration cluster gathers 43 guides on moving workloads to the cloud: choosing a strategy per application, mapping dependencies, planning the cutover and rollback, validating after the move and optimizing costs. Each guide supports one of three services: cloud migration, cloud architecture or cloud cost optimization.
43
Guides
Written from real migrations.
4
Topics
Strategy, cutover and rollback, assessment and costs, after the migration.
3
Services supported
Cloud migration, cloud architecture and cloud cost optimization.
Supports
The services these guides support
Cloud migration
Dependency mapping, a strategy per application, rehearsed cutover and rollback.
Explore the serviceCloud architecture
Multi-region, hybrid or greenfield designs, documented and ready to implement.
Explore the serviceCloud cost optimization
Usage analyzed, waste removed, governance installed.
Explore the serviceTopic 01
Choosing a strategy
MIGRATION · STRATEGY
The 6R cloud migration framework: choosing the right transformation model for every application
MIGRATION · 6R
Rehost versus Replatform: When and How to Choose Between Lift-and-Shift and a Light Overhaul
MIGRATION · 6R
Refactor and Rearchitect: Modernizing the Application or Rewriting It Entirely as Cloud-Native
Topic 02
Cutover and rollback
Topic 03
Assessment and costs
MIGRATION · AUDIT
Cloud infrastructure assessment: evaluating your current state before migration
MIGRATION · COSTS
Cloud cost audit: finding the budget leaks before migration
MIGRATION · MATURITY
Cloud maturity assessment: measuring your technical capabilities and gaps
All guides
Every migration guide
Newest first. 24 guides per page.
- MIGRATION · 6RThe 6R Selection Matrix: Quickly Classify Each Application by Model
- MIGRATION · CUTOVERCutover Plan: Preparing the Switch With No Service Interruption
- MIGRATION · 6RBlockers and Dependencies in 6R Migrations: Spotting the Obstacles Before You Choose
- MIGRATION · 6RRepurchase: When to Replace the Legacy Application with a SaaS or AWS Managed Service
- MIGRATION · ROLLBACKRollback and emergency plan: reverting to the old system in case of an incident
- MIGRATION · STAGINGProduction-Staging Parallelization: Validate Before Switching Over
- MIGRATION · CUTOVERMaintenance window and downtime: minimizing production outage
- MIGRATION · CHECKLISTAWS Post-Migration Validation Checklist
- MIGRATION · CUTOVERCutover orchestration: coordinating teams and dependencies
- MIGRATION · CUTOVERData and application state synchronization at cutover
- MIGRATION · NETWORKValidating Network Continuity After an AWS Migration
- MIGRATION · ROLLBACKAWS Migration Rollback: Procedures and Activation Conditions
- MIGRATION · PERFORMANCEPerformance Testing in AWS Production: Measuring the Real Impact
- MIGRATION · MONITORINGA monitoring and alerting plan for the post-migration phase
- MIGRATION · DATAData Validation: Integrity and Synchronization After Migration
- MIGRATION · COMPLIANCEPost-Migration Compliance Audit: Meeting Requirements in Production
- MIGRATION · ARCHITECTURE AUDITCloud architecture audit after the transition
- MIGRATION · COSTSOptimizing cloud infrastructure costs after migration
- MIGRATION · CLEANUPCleaning Up Infrastructure After an AWS Migration
- MIGRATION · CONSOLIDATIONConsolidating Redundant Cloud Resources
- MIGRATION · PERFORMANCEPost-Migration Infrastructure Performance Optimization
- MIGRATION · TECHNICAL DEBTRemediating cloud infrastructure technical debt
- MIGRATION · 6RRehost versus Replatform: When and How to Choose Between Lift-and-Shift and a Light Overhaul
- MIGRATION · 6RRefactor and Rearchitect: Modernizing the Application or Rewriting It Entirely as Cloud-Native
- MIGRATION · 6RRetire and Retain: Identifying Applications to Shut Down or Keep On-Premise
- MIGRATION · RISKSCloud Risk Analysis: Anticipating Blockers and Critical Dependencies
- MIGRATION · BENCHMARKINGInfrastructure benchmarking: comparing your current state to AWS best practices
- MIGRATION · ACTION PLANCloud Transformation Roadmap: Structuring Your Post-Assessment Action Plan
- MIGRATION · COSTSCloud cost audit: finding the budget leaks before migration
- MIGRATION · MATURITYCloud maturity assessment: measuring your technical capabilities and gaps
- MIGRATION · MAPPINGInfrastructure mapping: documenting your applications and dependencies
- MIGRATION · DEPENDENCIESManaging Application Dependencies During Migration: Avoiding Blockers and Cascades
- MIGRATION · SIZINGSizing Your Target AWS Infrastructure: Matching Resources to Real Workload
- MIGRATION · ROLLBACKAWS Migration Rollback Strategy: Preparing a Safe Return Path
- MIGRATION · PHASESAWS Migration Phases: Structuring Your Project Into Key Stages
- MIGRATION · CAPACITY & COSTSExisting Infrastructure Audit: Assessing Capacity and Costs Before an AWS Migration
- MIGRATION · PRIORITIZATIONPrioritizing Applications in a Cloud Migration: Selecting by Impact and Risk
- MIGRATION · CUTOVERCutover and production switchover: executing the migration while minimizing downtime
- MIGRATION · VALIDATIONPost-Migration Validation: Making Sure Everything Works in AWS Production
- MIGRATION · CONSOLIDATIONCloud infrastructure consolidation: cleaning up and optimizing after migration
- MIGRATION · ROADMAPAWS Migration Strategy: Planning and Sequencing Your Transition
- MIGRATION · AUDITCloud infrastructure assessment: evaluating your current state before migration
- MIGRATION · STRATEGYThe 6R cloud migration framework: choosing the right transformation model for every application
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