"It's not the bus, it's the driver" is what comes to mind when it comes to migrating to cloud. Of course, you'll need the appropriate equipment. Success or failure will be determined less by the tools themselves than by the people who employ them.
What are the most important questions you should ask yourself before deciding on a cloud migration service provider? Here are a few of the most important considerations that I've learned from my own global engagements, and which I believe are well worth your time and attention before formalizing any agreements:
Flexibility across multiple clouds
When it comes to learning how to use a cloud migration tool, it's like learning how to operate a bus mechanic for just one trip. It's illogical, because the tool isn't essential to the company's long-term goals. So, given that most cloud migration tools now only support a single cloud environment, how can I standardize on one solution that gives me the flexibility of a multi-cloud option?
Experience in this field
Developing an in-house team to handle the transition to the cloud is beyond my budget, time, or resources. When it comes to managing and supporting the entire process from beginning to end, I need a partner with extensive experience. Unexpected issues are likely to arise, so the partner must have the expertise and adaptability to deal with any unique cloud challenges my environment may present.
Product Capability Advancement:
I'm looking for a business partner who has both advanced tooling capabilities and practical skills to make the most of the technology at their disposal. A game-changer may be the opportunity to upgrade my operating system in order to pay off technical debt, resize disks in order to reduce storage use, or switch from SQL Server to Azure SQL in order to utilize native services.
Budget Certainty
Ideally, I'd work with someone who could provide me with a set price quote, which would put the responsibility on them to finish the project at a specific cost and on a specific timeline. Although some cloud service providers provide free applications, they typically have a limited range of use cases and don't always have the capabilities and flexibility that I require for my business. Because they've been adapted for cloud migrations, disaster recovery and backup systems can be difficult, expensive, and time consuming to use. For this reason, choosing a suitable partner is essential to avoid needless costs or delays.
Who Do I Call for 24/7 Help?
Platform support is also a significant issue. Because most migration projects necessitate that migrations be conducted and completed outside of regular business hours or on weekends, I want to be certain that I have a contact in case I have an issue.
Conclusion
The proper cloud migration partner may be found by asking the correct questions, which boils down to this: make sure you ask the right questions. Following up with relevant research is as critical, but if you're focused on the right concerns, it will be much easier. Keep in mind that the driver of the bus is just as important as the vehicle itself. Even if you have all the right equipment, you won't get very far without the right kind of skill.
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