Moving existing systems.
WHAT TO ESTABLISH FIRST
What each system does and what depends on it What can move and what cannot What your connectivity supports
WHAT APPROACHES EXIST
Moving a server as it is Moving to a managed equivalent service Rebuilding on cloud services Replacing with a software service
WHAT TO PREFER WHERE PRACTICAL
A managed service or replacement.
WHY
Moving a server as it is carries all its maintenance with it.
WHAT TO MOVE FIRST
Something self-contained and low risk.
WHAT TO PLAN
Data transfer, which is frequently the constraint.
WHY
Uploading large volumes over a limited connection takes far longer than expected.
WHAT OPTIONS EXIST FOR LARGE TRANSFERS
Transfer services Physical transfer appliances, for very large volumes
WHAT TO ESTABLISH ABOUT COST
That it is recurring and in foreign currency.
WHAT TO TEST
Performance over your actual connection, before committing.
WHAT TO KEEP
The old environment, until the new one is proven.
WHAT TO DOCUMENT
The new architecture, and how to operate it.
