Intro

UNDERSTANDING DATA MIGRATION

Data migration is how the moving of data is referred; this could be a change in location or format.  There is a multitude of motives for migrating data, for example, data storage relocation, upgrading, data integration, or transitioning to a cloud-based environment.  At the most uncomplicated level, data migration is the process of moving data from one place to another.  However, the process itself is not necessarily as simple as it may sound. Lacking a comprehensive strategy, accomplishing data migration without loss of data integrity and fidelity and downtime can be arduous.

CLOUD-BASED MIGRATION

Commonly today, many organizations are migrating data, applications, and processes from an on-premises infrastructure to cloud-based environments. This also consists of cloud-to-cloud migration where data is moving between cloud platforms or providers. To clarify, the term cloud-based refers to services provided over the internet. In general, an organization benefits from cloud migration in terms of higher performance, lower costs, greater flexibility, scalability, and enhanced security.

STRATEGY and PLANNING

Regardless of motives, the shared objective involves enhancing performance and competitiveness.  When approaching a data migration project, planning is integral and must consider all of the complexities and variables at play.  A strategic data migration approach must be laid out to mitigate risks.  Utilizing an experienced provider of data migration services can mean the difference between success and failure.