Scalable Cloud Computing is a unique innovative technology that is being implemented by many successful companies. This solution will help with:
* saving costs for software and hardware;
* increased productivity;
* will open up new opportunities;
* will make the company competitive in a world where technology is developing rapidly.
All this can be achieved by keeping in mind the pitfalls of cloud migration. We will look at 6 main mistakes when migrating IT infrastructure to the cloud, which can be easily avoided even at the planning stage.
Mistake 1: Fuzzy implementation plan
If your IT strategy does not clearly define an action plan for cloud computing, chances are that the service provider will only implement point solutions. As a result, you have to incur additional costs in the process of system migration and training your staff in new technologies. The error can affect the efficiency of your specialists.
Solution: Provide a detailed and understandable plan for the use of cloud technology. This way you can leverage the cloud and shape the architecture for your entire company.
Mistake 2: Insufficient knowledge and skills of working with cloud solutions
In order for the cloud to serve you as you plan, you need people with extensive experience and expertise in the field. Otherwise, you jeopardize the security of corporate and customer data and the health of your IT infrastructure.
Solution: Only work with an experienced cloud provider. Professionals must have all the necessary knowledge and skills to successfully manage cloud and cloud products. Or you can assemble your own team of professionals.
Mistake 3: There is no difference between cloud providers
There are many criteria for choosing a cloud provider before migrating to the cloud. Keep in mind that there are public, private, and hybrid clouds, different capabilities, technical solutions, and data center locations from different providers. All this is individually selected for each client, which means that the budget for cloud implementation will differ. Your choice will affect the flexibility, productivity, and security of your cloud.
Solution: Choosing a provider must be accompanied by a list of correct criteria and questions. The better you know what you need from a cloud provider, the easier it will be for you to choose a solution.
Mistake 4: Port complex applications first, then all others
For some reason, many companies decide that migration to the cloud should start with large and complex applications. The main reason for doing this is that if complex applications are migrated, then most of the processes, data, and interfaces are migrated. If the company is able to migrate this, then small applications can also be migrated.
Solution: In practice, this mindset is not always good for the success of your cloud migration and operation. It makes more sense to start the migration with the simplest applications. This is beneficial in that you can test the performance of the cloud, reduce the risk of error, and reduce time costs. Moreover, after practicing with simple applications, you should be able to more easily migrate complex applications.
Mistake 5: You Can Go Without an IT Department
Technology does not standstill. This means that there will be a need to adapt or update the cloud for new processes and technologies. In addition, other departments in your organization still require IT support when problems arise and applications or services need to be configured.
Solution: You should discuss in detail the management and technical support obligations of the cloud provider before agreeing on the SLA. This will help balance the responsibilities of your IT department and your provider and establish some control over cloud management.
Mistake 6. There is no need for a test period
Even 100% confidence in the professionalism of a cloud provider does not mean that you should ignore the test period.
Solution: The test period usually lasts from 7 to 14 days and helps to evaluate not only the provider’s services but also his professionalism, as well as the success of cooperation. During this period, it is worth working out a migration plan and starting with simple applications, as we said earlier.
The key to good cloud migration is detailed planning, choosing the right methods, and support from the cloud provider.
