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CHAPTER 13
Migrating to the Cloud

From a technical perspective, moving an application to the cloud can happen quickly. Myriad cloud-solution providers will eagerly assist you by providing instant access to cloud-based servers, data storage, and support. That said, like all IT projects, the process of moving an application to the cloud, or the process of creating and deploying a new cloud application, should be well thought out. This chapter examines issues you should consider before moving an application to the cloud.

Learning Objectives

By the time you finish this chapter, you will be able to do the following:

Define requirements for an application migrating to the cloud.
Describe the importance of backing up company data before and after moving an application to the cloud.
Appreciate the benefit of using experienced consultants to assist in a cloud migration.
Describe an application in terms of its resource use.
Define and describe vendor lock-in and discuss ways to avoid it.
Describe the importance of training employees before, during, and after a cloud migration.
Describe the importance of establishing a realistic cloud-deployment schedule.
Discuss key budget factors impacted by the cloud.
Discuss potential information-technology governance issues related to the cloud.
Define and describe cloud bursting.

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