Cloud migration done well is transformational. Cloud migration done poorly is expensive and disruptive. The difference is almost always in the planning.
The 6 Rs of Cloud Migration
AWS popularized this framework and it remains the clearest way to classify each workload in your portfolio:
- Rehost – Lift and shift to the cloud with no changes
- Replatform – Minor optimizations without architectural change
- Refactor – Re-architect for cloud-native capabilities
- Repurchase – Move to a SaaS alternative
- Retain – Keep on-premises for now
- Retire – Decommission unused workloads
Common Migration Pitfalls
The most common mistakes are attempting to migrate everything simultaneously, underestimating data transfer costs, and neglecting security configuration in the new environment.
CodesInTech has guided dozens of organizations through structured cloud migrations. We begin every engagement with a discovery workshop to assess readiness, classify workloads and define a phased migration plan that minimizes operational risk.