Summary

In this chapter, we delved deeply into the intricate subject of cloud migration. We began by defining what cloud migration is and explained why an ever-growing number of companies have been making the strategic move to the cloud. We established that it’s not merely a tech buzzword but rather an essential move for achieving cost efficiency, scalability, and business continuity.

We then journeyed through key milestones that typically mark a cloud migration path, providing guideposts for businesses to chart their own robust roadmaps. Each milestone was accompanied by its own set of tasks, expectations, and potential roadblocks, furnishing a comprehensive overview of what companies could anticipate.

We also outlined the different types of cloud migrations, ranging from lifting and shifting applications to the cloud to complete application refactoring. We emphasized that these categories aren’t one-size-fits-all solutions, urging the importance of understanding...