Are you still working with a premise-based IT infrastructure? If so, you aren’t alone.
The process of switching to a cloud-based environment can feel daunting, and you likely have questions about the real-world benefits. At the same time, more businesses every day are shedding their clunky, on-site technology, and taking a major step toward the future of how data is managed and shared.
The cloud itself is essentially a network of online storage centers, called data centers: server upon server that holds information and guarantees quick accessibility for those who have access.
Cloud data migration involves moving data (information, programs, applications, etc.) from your on-site IT system to those cloud-based servers.
Think of it this way: a premise-based system is to the cloud what a Word document is to Google Docs. A Word doc (or Pages, if you prefer Mac) is saved directly to your hard drive, while a Google Document is saved on the internet and accessible anywhere. If you were to type a page, then throw your laptop in a fountain, you could easily retrieve that same typed page from a different device.
The Cloud is a relatively new technology, but it’s up-ended the way we approach data management, sharing, and collaboration. It has certainly delivered remarkable benefits for individuals, but today’s businesses are enjoying those same benefits (just on a much larger scale).
The Cloud is a relatively new technology, but it’s up-ended the way we approach data management, sharing, and collaboration. It has certainly delivered remarkable benefits for individuals, but today’s businesses are enjoying those same benefits (just on a much larger scale).
With the right cloud migration services, the process should be smooth with minimal downtime or interruption.
There is no one-size-fits-all approach, especially since the goal is to implement solutions that match your specific needs. In general, however, the steps include:
1. Consultation
2. Determine the level of integration you’d like
3. Identify KPIs and performance baselines
4. Select/prioritize the migration sequence
5. Consider any necessary refactoring
6. Form a data-migration plan
7. Migrate
8. Review
We prevent potential issues and smooth the way for a seamless cloud migration.