6 Tips for Successfully Migrating to the Cloud

cloud services chicagoCloud computing services are all the rage these days, with businesses utilizing their cutting edge tech to stay ahead of the game. Indeed, infrastructure is often transitioned to cloud-based software, creating a company ecosystem that’s flexible and reactionary to demand.

Accomplishing said transition though can be rather tricky. Veteran companies who realize they need cloud services to better fit modern demands also realize making such a huge change to function isn’t simple. Exchanging one kind of infrastructure for another always has challenges, so here are a few tips to help with adopting a cloud service.

1. Plan the move. Whether or not your business wants to move some of its services or the entirety to the cloud, always plan what’s going where. Weighing benefits and negatives to this transition is important, and you want to know how it helps your organization in the long run. It could be as simple as running your communication structure from the cloud, or every single IT service. Whatever the case, plan ahead, figure out costs and decide if it’s practical.

2. Decide on a cloud service. Will you use a private, public, or hybrid cloud system? All have their own benefits and costs. Additionally, most are attached to a cloud service provider. To this end, you want to make sure that provider is the right one who meets all your needs.

3. Educate your workforce. Your staff should know the what, when, and how. Alerting them to what’s going to change and when will be hugely beneficial in the long run. If the foundation is set, then educating them on how to properly use new services will avoid slow-downs and costly questions. Select staff should understand the ins and outs of the new system, even if you’re well into a successful transition.

4. Consider security. Once moved to a cloud service, data and information won’t be a matter of physical proximity. As a business, you have to consider how this data is accessed and by whom. With this consideration, again, choosing a proper cloud service is key. Public clouds are relaxed regarding security, while private clouds, though costlier, are much more rigid. Make sure you have the keys to the safe, so to speak, or risk network breaches.

5. Make sure you can go back. Anything can happen during the migration process. Perhaps you aren’t satisfied with how the cloud works or you feel services are too costly. In any event, make sure you have an escape route. You should always be able to return to your old services, or quit the cloud completely.

6. Know the provider. The out exists because something went wrong, or you didn’t like the provider. Because of this, it’s important to know what you’re getting. If you’ve chosen a third-party service, you should make it clear what you expect and what you need from the cloud. You should be aware of the provider’s reputation and their expertise. The better you know them, the likelier it is you’ll have a successful transition.

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