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Cloud Migration Challenges: Better to Stay On-Premises

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  ⚠️ Before You Migrate to the Cloud: Key Reasons to Pause 🚫 When Migration Might Not Make Sense You've heavily invested in apps that aren’t cloud-ready Apps won’t benefit from scalability, redundancy, or high availability You're migrating just to be in the cloud —without clear value Lack of clarity on what to migrate (and what to leave behind) 🧠 Strategy Gaps to Watch For No defined success criteria for cloud implementation Undefined ROI, performance expectations, or goals Missing plans for lifecycle of non-migratable resources No cost breakdown (short-term, long-term, ongoing) ⚙️ Operational & Compliance Roadblocks Cloud creates latency between on-prem and migrated resources No strategy for dependent services that must remain on-prem Regulatory restrictions or compliance barriers block migration Internal policy requires private cloud or legacy environments ✅ Migration Makes Sense When ... Apps are cloud-ready and hardware is nearing end-of-life Cost-benefit is cl...

Azure Cloud Migration Goals

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  ☁️ Azure Cloud Migration Goals Seamless transition to Azure cloud infrastructure Minimize business disruption Ensure compliance, performance & continuity 🔑 Key Stakeholders Role Responsibility CEO                Align migration with business vision CLO                Ensure regulatory compliance via Azure Policies & Blueprints CFO                Approve cost breakdowns & justify premium services COO                Coordinate workflow changes & staff training CTO                Decide on legacy app handling with IT team 🚀 Migration Checklist ✔ Planning Engage executive & IT stakeholders early Prioritize mission-critical apps Schedule around key business events & high-demand periods ✔ Discovery Use Azure Migrate to assess on-prem resou...

Architecting Business Stakeholders

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This blog post outlines the key Stakeholders involved in a Cloud Migration and Deployment process and implementation of a successful Journey to Cloud migration with  well designed cloud architecture .  Here's a summary of the main points: Key Stakeholders : CEO  (Chief Executive Officer) : Provides business objectives and ensures the migration aligns with the company's vision. CLO (Chief Legal Officer) : Involved in compliance aspects and helps implement automated policies within Azure. CFO (Chief Financial Officer) : Focuses on reducing IT costs and understanding the value of services, justifying expenses related to cloud services. COO (Chief Operating Officer) : Addresses the impact of migration on daily operations and communicates changes to the organization. CTO (Chief Technology Officer) : Works with the IT department to determine which applications can be migrated or need to remain on-premises. Departmental Needs : Different departments may require specific resource...

Designing Azure Cloud Infrastructure

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Introduction to Designing Infrastructure and Managing Migration: Covers key concepts related to cloud infrastructure models and the benefits of migrating to the cloud. Here’s a summary: Cloud Models : Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) : Provides the most control and responsibility for users, who manage the operating system and networking. Platform as a Service (PaaS) : Offers a platform for developing and managing applications without worrying about the underlying infrastructure. Software as a Service (SaaS) : Users access applications hosted on the cloud, with minimal maintenance required. Benefits of Cloud Migration : On-Demand Availability : Users can deploy resources as needed without IT intervention. Scalability : Easily add resources to meet growing business needs. Cost Efficiency : Pay only for what is used, avoiding costs associated with unused on-premises resources. Security : Access to a team of security experts and tools that protect data. Easy Setup : Tools available to fa...

Preparing for Azure Cloud Administrator Role

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Preparing for Azure Cloud Admin Role : Introduction In this blog post, we will explore the path to becoming an Azure Administrator. Whether you are an aspiring IT professional or looking to enhance your existing skills, this article will provide you with a step-by-step roadmap to become proficient in Azure administration. So, let's dive in and unlock the exciting world of Azure! Introduction to Azure Cloud Administration Role Azure Administration involves managing and overseeing the various aspects of Microsoft Azure, a leading cloud computing platform. As an Azure Administrator, you are responsible for tasks such as provisioning and managing resources, ensuring security, monitoring performance, and optimizing costs within an Azure environment. Understanding the Role of an Azure Administrator As an Azure Administrator , your key responsibilities include: Key Responsibilities Managing Azure subscriptions and reso...