Automation & Analytics - Azure Workload Migrations

Cherry Bekaert LLP

The Azure Workload Migrations service is designed to assist organizations in migrating their workloads from on-premises data centers or other cloud environments to Microsoft Azure.

Overview: The Azure Workload Migrations service is designed to assist organizations in migrating their workloads from on-premises data centers or other cloud environments to Microsoft Azure. This service focuses on transferring various components, particularly virtual machines (VMs), to Azure's Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) platform, ensuring a smooth transition with minimal disruption by utilizing tools like Azure Migrate.

Key Features:

  • Comprehensive Migration Assessment: We conduct a thorough assessment of your existing workloads to determine their readiness for migration. This includes evaluating dependencies, performance requirements, and potential challenges using Azure Migrate: Discovery and Assessment.
  • Utilization of Azure Migrate: Our team leverages Azure Migrate, a powerful tool that simplifies the migration process by providing a unified platform for discovery, assessment, and migration of workloads. This tool helps identify the best migration path and provides insights into cost implications.
  • Tailored Migration Strategy: We develop a customized migration strategy that outlines the steps necessary for moving your workloads to Azure, whether through lift-and-shift, refactoring using Azure App Services, or rebuilding applications with Azure Functions.
  • Post-Migration Optimization: After migration, we assist in optimizing your workloads to take full advantage of Azure’s capabilities, ensuring they perform efficiently and cost-effectively through services like Azure Monitor and Azure Advisor.

Benefits:

  • Reduced Downtime: By leveraging automated tools and a structured approach, we minimize downtime during the migration process, allowing your business operations to continue smoothly.
  • Cost Efficiency: Gain insights into potential cost savings through Azure’s pricing models and optimize resource allocation post-migration, including options like Azure Reserved Instances.
  • Enhanced Scalability and Performance: Transitioning to Azure enables your workloads to benefit from the cloud's scalability, security, and performance enhancements, utilizing features such as Azure Load Balancer and Azure Traffic Manager.

Deliverables:

  • Detailed assessment report outlining current workloads and recommended migration paths using Azure services.
  • Customized migration strategy document with timelines and resource allocations tailored to your organization's needs. Post-migration support plan to ensure optimal performance in the Azure environment, including ongoing monitoring and management strategies.

Why Choose Us? As an experienced Microsoft partner specializing in cloud migrations, we provide the expertise needed to navigate the complexities of moving workloads to Azure. Our goal is to empower your organization with a seamless transition that maximizes the benefits of cloud technology.

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