{"id":336,"date":"2025-02-06T18:38:26","date_gmt":"2025-02-06T16:38:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/35x.de\/?p=336"},"modified":"2025-03-26T14:09:45","modified_gmt":"2025-03-26T12:09:45","slug":"what-exactly-is-cloud-migration-and-why-is-it-so-crucial","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/35x.de\/en\/cloud-basics\/what-exactly-is-cloud-migration-and-why-is-it-so-crucial\/","title":{"rendered":"What exactly is cloud migration, and why is it so crucial?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Put simply, the Cloud Migration<\/a> refers to the process by which companies move their data, applications and IT systems from traditional data centers or outdated infrastructures to the cloud. There are different approaches to this process - and choosing the right approach is crucial to success.<\/p>\n\n

The Most Common Cloud Migration Methods:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

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  1. Lift-and-Shift<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n

    The simplest approach: the existing IT infrastructure is moved to the cloud with minimal changes. Think of it as relocating to a new, already furnished apartment. This method enables a quick migration and provides immediate benefits such as greater flexibility. For example, a company might migrate its well-functioning ERP software to a cloud environment to take advantage of scalable resources.<\/p>\n\n

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    1. Refactoring<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n

      In this approach, existing software is redesigned and modernized to fully leverage the cloud's potential. It\u2019s like a full renovation: everything is optimized to function more efficiently. A practical example: A company adapts its application to utilize cloud-native features such as auto-scaling or AI-driven processes.<\/p>\n\n

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      1. Replatforming<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n

        A mix of Lift-and-Shift and Refactoring: Certain elements of an application are optimized without a complete redesign. Imagine replacing an old heating system in your apartment with a modern one \u2013 the basic structure remains the same, but efficiency improves. In IT, this might mean modifying a web application so it benefits from the cloud's flexible computing power.<\/p>\n\n

        Why Is the Right Strategy So Crucial?<\/strong>\u00a0Because it determines how quickly your company can reap the benefits of the cloud \u2013 and how well scalability and efficiency are ensured in the long run!<\/p>\n\n

        Some customers have successfully entered the cloud with the Lift-and-Shift method, immediately benefiting from on-demand resources. Others have achieved significant efficiency gains and cost savings by leveraging cloud technologies through Refactoring.<\/p>\n\n

        Our experts conduct a detailed analysis of the existing infrastructure to recommend the best approach for our customers. Would you like to find out how we can support you on your cloud migration journey? Contact us<\/a> - Together we will develop a strategy that is perfectly tailored to your goals!<\/p>\n\n

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        Einfach ausgedr\u00fcckt bezieht sich die Cloud Migration auf den Prozess, bei dem Unternehmen ihre Daten, Anwendungen und IT-Systeme von traditionellen Rechenzentren oder veralteten Infrastrukturen in die Cloud verlagern. Es gibt verschiedene Ans\u00e4tze f\u00fcr diesen Prozess \u2013 und die Wahl des richtigen Ansatzes ist entscheidend f\u00fcr den Erfolg. Die h\u00e4ufigsten Methoden der Cloud-Migration: Der einfachste Ansatz: […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":337,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_uag_custom_page_level_css":"","site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[13],"tags":[8,7,9,11,10,12],"class_list":["post-336","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cloud-basics","tag-blog-post","tag-cloud-migration","tag-lift-and-shift","tag-re-platforming","tag-refactoring","tag-replatforming"],"uagb_featured_image_src":{"full":["https:\/\/35x.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/cloud-migration-truck.jpeg",907,657,false],"thumbnail":["https:\/\/35x.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/cloud-migration-truck-150x150.jpeg",150,150,true],"medium":["https:\/\/35x.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/cloud-migration-truck-300x217.jpeg",300,217,true],"medium_large":["https:\/\/35x.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/cloud-migration-truck-768x556.jpeg",768,556,true],"large":["https:\/\/35x.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/cloud-migration-truck.jpeg",907,657,false],"1536x1536":["https:\/\/35x.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/cloud-migration-truck.jpeg",907,657,false],"2048x2048":["https:\/\/35x.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/cloud-migration-truck.jpeg",907,657,false],"trp-custom-language-flag":["https:\/\/35x.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/cloud-migration-truck-18x12.jpeg",18,12,true]},"uagb_author_info":{"display_name":"Thomas Ristic","author_link":"https:\/\/35x.de\/en\/author\/admin\/"},"uagb_comment_info":0,"uagb_excerpt":"Einfach ausgedr\u00fcckt bezieht sich die Cloud Migration auf den Prozess, bei dem Unternehmen ihre Daten, Anwendungen und IT-Systeme von traditionellen Rechenzentren oder veralteten Infrastrukturen in die Cloud verlagern. 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