{"id":6009,"date":"2023-06-26T17:46:27","date_gmt":"2023-06-26T17:46:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/friendsoftoms.org\/?p=6009"},"modified":"2023-06-26T17:48:56","modified_gmt":"2023-06-26T17:48:56","slug":"aws-cloud-migration-checklist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/friendsoftoms.org\/aws-cloud-migration-checklist\/","title":{"rendered":"AWS Cloud Migration Checklist: What You Need to Know Before You Migrate"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Migrating to the cloud can be a complex and daunting task, but it can also be a very rewarding one. By following a checklist and taking the time to plan carefully, you can ensure that your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/webmobtech.com\/blog\/migrate-to-aws-cloud\/?utm_source=gp&amp;utm_medium=dk&amp;utm_campaign=linkbuilding\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">migration to AWS<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is successful.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here is a checklist of the key things you need to know before you migrate to AWS:<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/friendsoftoms.org\/aws-cloud-migration-checklist\/#What_is_AWS\" title=\"What is AWS?\">What is AWS?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/friendsoftoms.org\/aws-cloud-migration-checklist\/#Why_migrate_to_AWS\" title=\"Why migrate to AWS?\">Why migrate to AWS?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/friendsoftoms.org\/aws-cloud-migration-checklist\/#Lets_check_out_AWS_Cloud_Migration_Checklist\" title=\"Let&#8217;s check out AWS Cloud Migration Checklist:\">Let&#8217;s check out AWS Cloud Migration Checklist:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/friendsoftoms.org\/aws-cloud-migration-checklist\/#Assess_readiness\" title=\"Assess readiness\">Assess readiness<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/friendsoftoms.org\/aws-cloud-migration-checklist\/#Plan_and_prioritize\" title=\"Plan and prioritize\">Plan and prioritize<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/friendsoftoms.org\/aws-cloud-migration-checklist\/#Understand_AWS_services\" title=\"Understand AWS services\">Understand AWS services<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/friendsoftoms.org\/aws-cloud-migration-checklist\/#Security_and_Compliance\" title=\"Security and Compliance\">Security and Compliance<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/friendsoftoms.org\/aws-cloud-migration-checklist\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion:\">Conclusion:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_AWS\"><\/span><b>What is AWS?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AWS stands for Amazon Web Services. It is a suite of cloud computing services that runs on the same infrastructure that Amazon uses for its e-commerce website. AWS offers a broad range of services, including computing, storage, networking, databases, analytics, machine learning, and artificial intelligence.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_migrate_to_AWS\"><\/span><b>Why migrate to AWS?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are many reasons why businesses choose to migrate to AWS. Some of the most common reasons include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cost savings: AWS can help businesses save money on their IT infrastructure costs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scalability: AWS is highly scalable, so businesses can easily add or remove resources as needed.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reliability: AWS is a highly reliable platform, with a 99.9% uptime SLA.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Security: AWS offers a wide range of security features, including encryption, intrusion detection, and access control.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lets_check_out_AWS_Cloud_Migration_Checklist\"><\/span><b>Let&#8217;s check out AWS Cloud Migration Checklist:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Assess_readiness\"><\/span><b>Assess readiness<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Assess readiness<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> step involves evaluating your infrastructure, applications, and data to determine their compatibility with the cloud. You will need to consider the following factors:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The type of infrastructure you are using (e.g., on-premises, virtualized, or cloud-based)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The operating systems and applications you are running<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The data you need to migrate<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your security and compliance requirements<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you have evaluated your environment, you will need to develop a plan for addressing any compatibility issues. This may involve upgrading your infrastructure, migrating your applications to a different platform, or changing your data formats.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Here are some of the things you will need to do to assess your readiness for AWS migration:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Inventory your assets:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This includes identifying all of your servers, <a href=\"https:\/\/friendsoftoms.org\/what-is-acceleration-of-digital-transformation\/\">applications<\/a>, data, and network devices.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Evaluate your security posture:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This includes assessing your security policies, procedures, and controls.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Assess your compliance requirements:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This includes identifying the regulations that your organization is subject to.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Identify your migration goals:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> What do you hope to achieve by migrating to AWS?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Develop a migration plan:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This includes creating a timeline, allocating resources, and prioritizing your applications.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Plan_and_prioritize\"><\/span><b>Plan and prioritize<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Plan and prioritize<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> step involves creating a migration plan with clear timelines and resource allocation, prioritizing applications based on criticality and complexity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The timeline for your migration will depend on the size and complexity of your environment. You will also need to consider the availability of resources, such as staff time and budget.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>When prioritizing your applications, you will need to consider the following factors:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The criticality of the application to your business<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The complexity of the application<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The cost of migrating the application<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Here are some of the things you will need to do to plan and prioritize your AWS migration:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Create a migration roadmap:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This includes identifying the applications that you will migrate, the order in which you will migrate them, and the resources you will need.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Develop a budget:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This includes estimating the costs of migration, operations, and maintenance in the cloud.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Create a communication plan:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This includes communicating with your stakeholders about the migration process and its impact on their work.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Understand_AWS_services\"><\/span><b>Understand AWS services<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Understand AWS services<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> step involves familiarizing yourself with AWS services and selecting the ones that best meet your application requirements.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AWS offers a wide range of services, so it is important to understand which ones are right for you. You will need to consider your application requirements and budget when making your choices.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some of the most important AWS services for migration include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amazon EC2: This service provides virtual machines that you can use to run your applications.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amazon S3: This service provides object storage for your data.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amazon RDS: This service provides managed relational databases.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amazon DMS: This service can be used to migrate your data from your on-premises environment to AWS.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Here are some of the things you will need to do to understand AWS services:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Read the AWS documentation:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This includes the AWS Well-Architected Framework, the AWS Service Catalog, and the AWS Whitepapers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Take AWS training courses:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> AWS offers a variety of training courses that can help you learn about AWS services.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Talk to AWS experts:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> AWS has a team of experts who can help you understand AWS services and choose the ones that are right for you.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Security_and_Compliance\"><\/span><b>Security and Compliance<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Security and compliance<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> step involves implementing robust security measures and adhering to compliance standards during migration and at rest.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Security and compliance are essential considerations for any migration. You will need to implement robust security measures and adhere to compliance standards to protect your data.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some of the things you will need to do to ensure the security of your cloud environment include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create strong passwords and access controls.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use encryption to protect your data.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Monitor your environment for security threats.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Here are some of the things you will need to do to ensure the security and compliance of your AWS migration:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Create a security policy:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This includes defining your security requirements and the controls you will use to meet them.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Implement security controls:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This includes implementing firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and data encryption.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Monitor your environment for security threats:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This includes using tools to scan your environment for vulnerabilities and threats.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Adhere to compliance standards:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This includes ensuring that your environment meets the requirements of the regulations that your organization is subject to.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Here are some of the things you will need to do to ensure the security and compliance of your AWS migration:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Create a security policy:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This includes defining your security requirements and the controls you will use to meet them.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Implement security controls:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This includes implementing firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and data encryption.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Monitor your environment for security threats:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This includes using tools to scan your environment for vulnerabilities and threats.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Adhere to compliance standards:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This includes ensuring that your environment meets the requirements of the regulations that your organization is subject to.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><b>Conclusion:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Migrating to the AWS cloud requires careful planning and consideration. Key takeaways from the AWS Cloud Migration Checklist include assessing readiness, prioritizing applications, understanding AWS services, ensuring security and compliance, planning data migration, conducting thorough testing, providing training and documentation, optimizing costs, offering post-migration support, and embracing continuous improvement. By following these guidelines, organizations can successfully navigate the migration process and reap the benefits of the AWS cloud.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Migrating to the cloud can be a complex and daunting task, but it can also be a very rewarding one. By following a checklist and taking the time to plan carefully, you can ensure that your migration to AWS is successful. 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