Cloud migration is a significant step for organisations looking to leverage the scalability, flexibility, and cost-effectiveness of the cloud. However, before an organisation can begin its migration journey, it is essential to conduct a thorough cloud assessment.
Understanding your current estate
A cloud assessment is the process of evaluating an organisation's current IT infrastructure, applications, and workloads to determine their readiness for migration to a cloud environment. It allows organisations to understand their current state, identify any potential roadblocks, and plan for a smooth transition.
Evaluating compatibility with cloud platforms
During the assessment, an organisation's IT assets, including servers, storage, and networking devices, will be evaluated to determine their compatibility with cloud platforms. The organisation's applications and workloads will also be evaluated to determine if they can be easily migrated to the cloud or if they require any modifications.
Analysing your organisation's security
The cloud assessment process also includes analysing your company security and compliance requirements, as well as its disaster recovery and business continuity plans. This ensures that the your migration plan takes into account all the necessary costing, security, and compliance measures, as well as the organisation's ability to quickly recover in case of a disaster.
Working with accredited partner
It is important to work with an accredited partner when conducting a cloud assessment. An accredited partner has the knowledge and expertise to properly assess an organisation's current state and create a comprehensive migration plan. They will also be able to identify any issues that may arise during the migration process and provide solutions to mitigate them.
Staying up-to-date with industry standards
In summary, a cloud assessment is a critical first step in a successful migration. It allows organisations to understand their current state, identify potential roadblocks, and plan for a smooth transition. Working with an accredited partner ensures that the assessment is conducted by experienced professionals who can provide a comprehensive migration plan that takes into account all necessary security and compliance measures.