Cloud migration
- 1. CLOUD MIGRATION CHECK LIST 8 THINGS TO KNOW
- 3. You wouldn’t buy a car without taking it for a quick spin first. You can easily transfer some applications, use the cloud service for a week or two, and make a decision without jumping in feet first. You can also build and test new cloud applications easily and affordably, thanks to the pay-per-use model of cloud hosting. TEST DRIVE THE CLOUD
- 4. WHAT TO HOST IN THE CLOUD Typically, we recommend hosting a combination of key business applications in the cloud. Exchange (email) is the most common program to be hosted in the cloud and most flexible with many options available in Microsoft Office 365. Many Line of Business applications are creating hosted versions of their programs such as SalesForce or Dynamics NAV, Dynamics 365, etc.
- 5. SECURITY OF DATA CONSIDERATIONS Azure infrastructure relies on secure practices and technologies, connecting with each other and to datacenters, which block unauthorized traffic. Azure also uses industry-standard guidelines to encrypt data. In addition to Azure’s secure continuous monitoring, you can set your own security parameters, including load balance guides, IP filters, traffic flow policies, and more. Client-side encryption is also available.
- 6. INFRASTRUCTURE CONCERNS Eliminate the need to purchase and maintain expensive hardware. The benefits go beyond savings. Cloud services increase efficiency and innovation. This means you don’t have to spend time handling routine IT upgrades. Instead, you can focus on improving your products and services. Additionally, both public and private cloud hosting give organizations the ability to deploy and scale VMs instantly.
- 7. DEVELOP A CLEAR PLAN & STRATEGY Like most technology projects, developing a clear plan and strategy, will make your cloud migration more successful. As you put together your plan, keep coming back to key objectives, progress points, and milestones.
- 8. BACKUP PROCEDURES Although cloud technology can keep your data safe, it isn’t full proof. (After all, nothing is.) As you plan your cloud migration, be sure to develop clear backup procedures as well.
- 9. SUPPORT & MAINTENANCE As a trusted cloud infrastructure provider, we know the work doesn’t end when a migration is complete. Instead, it’s important to stay on top of updates to ensure your data is fully protected. At SWICKtech, our full stability agreements provide 24/7 cloud monitoring to predict and prevent issues, so you can focus on more important things (like running your business).