NexQloud Knowledge Base

A successful migration follows a disciplined, phased framework to minimize risk and maximize value:

Phase 1: Assess & Plan

• Discovery: Catalog all applications, dependencies, and performance baselines.‍
• Business Case: Define clear objectives for the migration (e.g., cost reduction, improved performance).‍
• Readiness & Prioritization: Assess each application's cloud suitability and prioritize the migration waves based on business value and complexity.

Phase 2: Design & Pilot

• Architecture Design: Design the target environment on Nexqloud, including networking, security, and identity management.
• ‍Proof of Concept: Execute a small-scale pilot migration to validate the plan, tools, and processes.‍
• Business Case Validation: Refine cost and performance projections based on the pilot.

Phase 3: Migrate & Validate

• Wave Execution: Migrate application groups in controlled waves.‍
• Testing & Cutover: Rigorously test functionality, performance, and security in the new environment before switching user traffic.‍
• Optimize: Immediately begin right-sizing resources and applying cost-management best practices.

Phase 4: Operate & Modernize

• Managed Operations: Transition to ongoing management and monitoring within the Nexqloud environment.‍
• Continuous Optimization: Continuously monitor performance and costs, making adjustments as needed.‍
• Modernization Roadmap: Begin planning the next phase of modernizing refactored applications to fully leverage cloud-native services like AI and analytics.