What is cloud migration?

Cloud migration refers to the process of transitioning an organization’s digital assets, such as data, applications, and IT resources, from their own on-premises data centers to a cloud computing environment.
Traditionally, companies would host and manage all their IT infrastructure and software locally within their own data centers. This could involve maintaining a complex on-site ecosystem of thousands of databases, applications, and other system components.
By migrating to the cloud, these on-premises workloads are moved to the infrastructure and platforms provided by a cloud service provider. This shift is carried out in a carefully planned and tested manner to ensure a smooth, non-disruptive transition.
Developing a comprehensive cloud migration strategy is critical to the process. This involves prioritizing which workloads to migrate first, meticulously planning each stage of the migration, and thoroughly testing to validate a successful transition to the cloud.
The key benefits of cloud migration include increased flexibility, scalability, and cost savings, as well as the ability to leverage advanced cloud-native technologies and services. A well-executed cloud migration can unlock significant business value and transformation for the organization.