Cloud migration is one of the most impactful IT decisions a business can make. Done right, it reduces costs, improves scalability and enhances business continuity.
Step 1: Assess Your Current Infrastructure
Start by taking inventory of all your current systems, applications and data. Identify which workloads are candidates for migration and which might need to stay on-premises due to compliance or latency requirements.
Step 2: Choose the Right Cloud Model
Decide between public cloud (AWS, Azure or Google Cloud), private cloud or a hybrid approach. For most SMEs, public cloud offers the best balance of cost, flexibility and features.
Step 3: Plan the Migration Strategy
Use the 6 Rs framework: Rehost (lift and shift), Replatform, Repurchase, Refactor, Retire or Retain. Most SME migrations start with rehosting and gradually optimise over time.
Step 4: Execute and Monitor
Migrate in phases, starting with non-critical workloads. Test thoroughly at each stage and have rollback plans ready. Monitor performance and costs closely in the first months after migration.
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Bengal Digital Technologies has helped businesses across Australia, Bangladesh, South Africa and Japan successfully migrate to the cloud. Contact us to discuss your migration strategy.