How to Migrate On-Premises Applications to AWS
Introduction Migrating on-premises applications to Amazon Web Services (AWS) helps businesses achieve greater scalability, flexibility, and cost-efficiency. However, a successful migration requires careful planning and execution. Below, we outline key steps and best practices to ensure a seamless transition to AWS. Step 1: Assess Your Existing Infrastructure Key Actions: ✔ Identify applications, databases, and workloads for migration. ✔ Evaluate dependencies and performance requirements. ✔ Use the AWS Pricing Calculator to analyze costs before migration. Step 2: Choose the Right Migration Strategy AWS 6 R’s Migration Strategies: ✔ Rehost (Lift and Shift): Move applications without modification. ✔ Replatform (Lift, Tinker, and Shift): Make small adjustments to optimize performance in AWS. ✔ Repurchase: Transition to cloud-based solutions (e.g., SaaS). ✔ Refactor: Redesign applications to be cloud-native. ✔ Retire: Decommission unused applications. ✔...