Cloud Migration

Definition

Describes the process of moving files, data, and other digital resources from on-site servers to cloud infrastructure.

Examples of popular cloud migration tools and services?

AWS, Capgemini, Infosys are some companies that provide useful cloud migration services.

What are the different types of cloud migration?

Shift to SaaS (Software as a Service), application modernization, and the “lift and shift” approach are some of the styles of cloud migration.

What is the most common cloud migration model?

Rehosting, or “lift and shift” is one of the most common cloud migration models. It involves physically moving data storage from on-premises to a cloud provider’s location.

What are the key factors to consider when selecting a cloud provider for migration?

The key factors to consider will vary from organization to organization but ultimately scale and scope determine which cloud provider can best serve your needs.

Related Terms

Cloud Computing

A method of storing, maintaining, and distributing digital resources remotely rather than on-premises; material that is accessed through the internet. While it doesn’t mean the data is up in the sky.
Cloud-Native

You might be familiar with the “cloud,” the term of art for data storage over servers accessed remotely. “Cloud-native” applications, therefore are designed to work across the cloud both embedded in its architecture and facilitating cloud access.
Public Cloud

Public clouds run on a shared infrastructure that’s managed and maintained by a third-party cloud provider, like Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, Oracle Cloud, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
Multi-Cloud

A multi-cloud strategy involves a combination of public clouds and/or private clouds. Sound familiar? Multi-clouds and hybrid clouds are often used interchangeably, but the strategies have a few key differences.