A growing number of enterprises are moving their data and applications to the cloud while modernizing their existing IT infrastructure to address & prepare for future needs. You would agree the decision for cloud movement is a big one. It involves substantial organizational change and investment. And, no company would enter into cloud migration lightly.
If you’re also considering migration of your data and application from local data centers and servers to the cloud or planning to shift to another cloud platform (provided you’re already on the cloud), Amazon Web Services (AWS) is one of the best options to consider. It would enable enterprises like yours to modernize their IT assets with the latest in cloud-managed services over a secure, scalable, and affordable infrastructure.
If you don’t know where and how to start, then this post is for you! It will not only help you overcome the challenges of cloud migration but also help you unlock optimal business value quickly and efficiently.
So, let’s dive right in!
AWS offers several templates & tools for workflow optimization that enable enterprises to improve their IT management capabilities by up to 62% in comparison to the regular environment. Interestingly AWS enjoys a lion’s share in the cloud market.
Let’s look at the key benefits that can help your enterprise to build a solid business case to align with the global paradigm shift that’s already underway:
You need a well-planned and meticulously designed strategy that will align with your business needs and goals. Also, the strategy you adopt should not only empower your teams but also support your management methods. Sounds like a lot of work, isn’t it?
Teaming up with an AWS cloud migration consulting partner like Rishabh Software can help you extract maximum value from cloud infrastructure while minimizing risk, cost and time.
Our team has the proficiency to efficiently migrate your business apps cost-effectively with minimal downtime!
Your app migration readiness would define items & priorities on the checklist. Based on our experience, moving smaller applications to AWS Cloud would usually take 1-2 months. Whereas it could take ~6 months and longer to migrate the first medium or large application. It would include factors like the number of workloads moved daily, the chosen approach, applicable compliance regulations, and the complexity of security.
Moving your existing business apps to the AWS Cloud works across stages,
During this stage, it is imperative to evaluate financial readiness, detailed scope & execution schedule. For this, you need to define the following:
Here you would review the tools & methodologies required to speed up and simplify the migration,
Some popular cloud data migration tools that can you leverage for a seamless transition include:
Storage options can be narrowed down based on
You can leverage the listed below tried-and-tested 7R framework to simplify and speed up your approach to migrate each of the applications in the portfolio.
Forklift migration
Hybrid migration
Some widely popular & preferred app migration options are listed below;
The task is not yet complete, post the migration exercise, here are few essential considerations;
If you want to reap the full benefits of moving to AWS cloud platform, it’s essential to understand AWS enterprise support and services like Amazon Elastic MapReduce, Amazon CloudFront, and auto-scaling.
Some cloud monitoring tools that you can use for a hassle-free experience include AWS CloudWatch Logs, APPDYNAMICS, and New Relic. Examine, analyze, and track for more insights on load patterns for efficient management of the cloud environment.
Perform user acceptance testing to evaluate if the migration was successful. To avoid failure and save time and resources, you can consider working with an experienced AWS consulting partner who is well-versed with the best tools and techniques.
We at Rishabh are ready to help you derive optimal value faster from a cloud migration with talented resources & industry-leading technologies. Our 360-degree AWS cloud consulting services are tailored to help you maximize efficiency and optimize workloads. From conducting a thorough technology assessment to road-mapping the cloud platform, we enable you to overcome complex business challenges with proven AWS implementation strategies.
If you find that cloud migration is costing you higher than your on-premise data center, it’s because you’re comparing a single on-premise server with an AWS compute resource. Don’t make this mistake!
So, when you consider the total cost, you’d be surprised to know how competitively priced AWS cloud is!
We recognize the fact that every cloud journey is unique. And so, as a cloud tech partner who already has that knowledge & experience, we help businesses overcome hassles, avoid unwanted costs, and maximize their ROI. Here’s how we create real value for our client:
A US-based hospitality giant partnered with Rishabh Software to integrate its business data from different applications like Opera, Cognito forms, RMS, and more into a centralized cloud platform.
After a detailed business analysis, our team built a secure & robust data warehouse on AWS platform. This cloud-based solution collated data from disparate sources to enable efficient data management & visualization.
Results achieved:
Technology has become the biggest enabler for fast-growing, forward-thinking enterprises. And as a prominent technology partner for AWS migration services, we’re always on top of new tools, techniques, and technologies. Whether it’s your databases, mainframe systems, or legacy business apps, our team can get them onto the cloud platform quickly & efficiently. We can also ensure peak app performance with immersive UIs, seamless third-party integrations, backend app connections & APIs. Learn more about our AWS development services and the right fit strategies we develop that enable customers to experience the transformative power of the cloud in-line with their business goals.
We’re here to ensure a seamless cloud transition that accelerates your business growth.