AWS Migration: Challenges and Opportunities

Enterprises migrate to the cloud to enjoy greater service availability, scalability and many other benefits. However, getting the most out of it requires careful design and planning. For example, the implementation of each architecture (public, private, hybrid) has its advantages and disadvantages. The same with providers and delivery models (SaaS, PaaS, IaaS), each of which is optimized for different use cases.

The accompaniment of an experienced technology partner is key in this process. At Nubiral we have achieved the AWS Migration Competency, which assures your organization that we know how to accelerate your migration process and achieve the best possible results.

We follow design principles and architectural best practices for designing and running workloads in the cloud. This creates a secure, high-performance, resilient and efficient infrastructure.

This framework is built around six pillars. They are operational excellence, security, reliability, performance efficiency, cost optimization and sustainability. Thus, it provides a consistent approach for customers to implement scalable designs.

Points to consider when migrating to AWS

To initiate a migration to AWS you must:

– Define a migration strategy. Include objectives to be achieved. A non-existent or unclear strategy can result in wasted time, double work or detours to achieve your goals.

– Dealing with existing architecture. Migration involves moving data storage and applications from local environments. If the IT architecture is complex, this can make it difficult to identify and document interdependencies and develop a gradual strategy.

– Understand that this is a long process. It is usually done in multiple stages with in-depth testing and validation at the end of each stage. The speed and fluidity of the project will depend on the quality and detail of the migration strategy.

– Assess costs. Lack of visibility into upstream infrastructure means that consumption of cloud services (and their associated costs) may exceed expectations. Similarly, insufficient research into a provider and its policies can lead to unexpected bills or fees. Careful planning is critical to keep costs under control.

– Research compliance and data security. Data and applications hosted in the cloud must be protected at the same level as on-premises. 

Opportunities offered by a migration to AWS

The opportunities provided by migrating to AWS far outweigh the challenges. Some of the main ones are:

 – Increased security and confidence. Being backed up or working in the cloud reduces the risk of data loss and is a safer way to store data.

– Reduced costs. It allows eliminating hardware, data recovery software, administration or third party costs. Migrating everything to the cloud can save a lot of money per year.

– Higher levels of collaboration and innovation. The leap to digital transformation is faster and easier, so companies can adapt to new technologies more quickly. In addition, team members can access, edit or share documents or have tools for meets, chats, etc. From an innovation point of view, it is constantly being updated. For example, with AI capabilities and machine learning. This translates into greater power for the business.

– Simplification of tasks. It avoids the need for upgrades and repetitive tasks that demand a lot of effort.

– Agility and increased time to market. Your organization can scale to new capabilities quickly. As a result, users have the right tools to carry out their projects, keeping up to date with the latest productivity and connectivity solutions.

How Nubiral can guide you through this process

 At Nubiral we can accompany you in the following projects:

– Workload migrations to the cloud efficiently and securely. We guarantee a smooth and seamless transition. The strategy is tailored to the needs of each organization, with the objective of maximizing benefits and minimizing risks.

– Public and hybrid cloud integration. It allows you to take advantage of the best of both worlds. On one hand, the flexibility and scalability of the public cloud environment. On the other, the control and security of a hybrid infrastructure. 

– Disaster Recovery Plan. The peace of mind of a solid plan to protect your data and applications in case of disasters. We implement backup and recovery strategies. They guarantee business continuity and rapid recovery in case of unforeseen events.

– High availability plan. Ensures constant availability of your critical applications and services. Highly available architectures and redundant configurations are implemented. This minimizes downtime and provides a reliable operating environment.

Conclusion: The importance of having a certified partner

Migrating to AWS promises numerous benefits, but also brings many challenges along the way.

That’s why having a partner with an AWS Migration Competency certification, as Nubiral, is key. Because it ensures that your team has the ability to define the architecture and implement the solution. That it has people certified for them. And, most importantly, it has already experienced similar processes with other customers, with the same scenarios and even in the same industry.

In other words, it is the best decision to leverage opportunities and keep risks under control. 

Would you like to have a team of experts to help you migrate to AWS and take your business to the next level? Schedule your meeting!

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