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Migration Best Practices

Implement proven migration patterns and avoid common pitfalls.

Pre-Migration Best Practices​

Security and Compliance​

  • Establish security baselines
  • Implement compliance frameworks
  • Data classification and protection

Network Design​

  • Design target network architecture
  • Plan connectivity requirements
  • Implement security controls

During Migration​

Testing Strategy​

  • Develop comprehensive test plans
  • Perform pilot migrations
  • Validate functionality and performance

Rollback Planning​

  • Prepare rollback procedures
  • Maintain data synchronization
  • Define rollback triggers

Post-Migration Optimization​

Performance Tuning​

  • Right-size instances
  • Optimize storage configurations
  • Implement monitoring and alerting

Cost Optimization​

  • Review and optimize costs
  • Implement governance policies
  • Use cost management tools

Common Pitfalls to Avoid​

Insufficient Planning​

  • Inadequate discovery and assessment
  • Poor dependency mapping
  • Unrealistic timelines

Security Oversights​

  • Inadequate access controls
  • Unencrypted data transfer
  • Missing compliance requirements