Plan the migration so it doesn’t plan you.
Cloud migration without a plan is a weekend outage waiting to happen. We map every dependency, sequence every workload, define every cutover window, and document every rollback procedure — so migration day is a non-event, not a crisis.
Migrations That Start Without a Plan and End in Chaos
- →Migration started with the "easy" servers and then hit dependencies nobody mapped
- →Cutover windows too short because nobody measured actual data transfer times
- →No rollback plan — when the ERP didn’t work in cloud, there was no way back
- →Applications migrated individually without considering cross-system data flows and timing
Cloud Migration Planning
Dependency Mapping
Map every application-to-application, application-to-database, and application-to-network dependency. Identify hidden dependencies that break when one system moves and another doesn’t.
Migration Strategy per Workload
Assign each application the right migration strategy: rehost (lift-and-shift), replatform (minor modifications), refactor (re-architect), or replace (move to SaaS). Not everything gets the same treatment.
Wave Planning & Sequencing
Group workloads into migration waves based on dependencies, business criticality, and risk tolerance. Each wave has a defined scope, timeline, and success criteria.
Cutover Procedures
Detailed cutover runbooks for each wave — task sequences, timing, responsible parties, validation steps, and communication plans. Rehearsed before execution.
Rollback Procedures
Documented rollback plan for every migration wave with clear triggers and execution steps. If something breaks, you can revert without data loss or extended downtime.
Risk Assessment & Mitigation
Risk register for each migration wave with probability, impact, mitigation strategies, and contingency plans. Risks are managed proactively, not discovered during cutover.
The Engagement Process
Application Inventory
Catalog every system, database, and service. Document owners, criticality, dependencies, and current performance baselines.
Strategy Assignment
Evaluate each application and assign the appropriate migration strategy. Present recommendations with rationale and effort estimates.
Wave Design
Group applications into migration waves. Sequence waves to minimize risk and dependency conflicts. Define success criteria and rollback triggers for each wave.
Runbook Development
Build detailed cutover and rollback runbooks for each wave. Rehearse critical waves in a test environment before production execution.
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Cloud Migration · Planning
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