Migration Strategies

Rehost

The lift and shift approach is the simplest and most widely used method for migrating applications to the cloud. It involves moving workloads without the need to modify code or redesign the architecture, allowing for a fast and cost-effective transition from on-premises environments to cloud platforms.

This strategy is ideal for organizations looking to reduce local infrastructure costs and begin cloud adoption immediately. While it may not initially take full advantage of features like auto-scaling or elasticity, once migrated, applications can later be optimized and transformed using native cloud tools to enhance performance and competitiveness.

Replatform

The Replatform migration strategy allows for the optimization of key parts of an application so it can leverage next-generation cloud infrastructure, such as advanced virtual machines, containers, managed database services (DBaaS), NoSQL or GraphDB solutions, and more efficient storage—all without modifying the core structure of the software.

This approach represents a middle ground between Rehost (lift and shift) and Refactor, making it ideal for companies looking to enhance performance, scalability, and efficiency in the cloud without making disruptive changes. With minimal adjustments, organizations can access tangible benefits of the cloud environment, improving competitiveness without impacting the operation of their current systems.

Refactor

A successful cloud migration starts with a deep understanding of business goals, the operational impact of enterprise applications, their technological dependencies, and the costs involved in the process. Accurately assessing these factors is essential to define an efficient cloud migration strategy aligned with your organization’s digital transformation.

Designing an optimal cloud migration strategy is based on identifying and analyzing key transition scenarios, taking into account technological compatibility, system criticality, and optimization opportunities.