Migrating to Cloud storage gives business huge advantages. It is also a big change. According to a 2021 McKinsey & Company study, most companies plan to dedicate 80 percent of their IT hosting budget to cloud applications by 2024. If your company is one of those considering migrating its software to the cloud, there are a few things to consider. This checklist will ensure that you have all your bases covered before making the switch.

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1. Define your strategy

It’s important to have a clear strategy in place. Define your goals for migration and determine which workloads should be transferred first. Consider how you’ll use the cloud to improve your business and decide which changes you’ll need to make to any existing infrastructure. Our team at 27Global is specially trained in cloud transformation strategy. If you are struggling to plan for your cloud transformation, let our team take care of it.

2. Choose the right provider

There are many cloud providers to choose from. The most popular options are Micrsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platforms and Amazon Web Services. To select one that best meets your needs, be sure to consider factors like cost, features and tech or customer support.

3. Understand your application portfolio

Make a list of all the applications you plan to migrate, and categorize them by type (e.g. web-based, database, etc.). This will help you determine which ones can be moved easily, and which ones will require more work.

4. Assess your application dependencies

Identify what information and components each application relies on and determine whether they can be migrated. This includes both software and hardware dependencies.

5. Determine your data needs

Look at what data needs to be migrated and examine how it should be stored in the cloud. You also need to consider how you’ll access your data and what security measures need to be in place.

6. Plan for security and compliance

Security and compliance are critical in terms of safeguarding your data. Make sure you have a plan in place for both data security and compliance with industry regulations.

7. Test and validate

Prior to migration, you need to test and validate your plan. This will help minimize downtime and ensure a smooth transition.

8. Execute your plan

Now is the time to execute. Begin by migrating your applications and data to the cloud, and then configure your infrastructure. Finally, monitor your applications and systems to ensure that everything is running smoothly.

9. Optimize and scale

After your application is migrated, you can begin to optimize and scale it to meet your needs. This includes adding features, increasing capacity and improving performance.

10. Manage and monitor your cloud environment

Once your application is up and running, you need to check on it regularly. This includes tasks like monitoring performance, managing security and keeping an eye on costs.

Migrating your software to the cloud might sound like a daunting task, but with careful planning and execution, it can be a smooth and successful process. Contact us today to get started with your company’s cloud transformation.

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