Your Guide to Moving Virtual Machines from On-Premise to the Cloud
In today's dynamic business landscape, organizations are increasingly seeking ways to optimize their IT infrastructure for greater agility, scalability, and cost-efficiency. One key strategy involves migrating virtual machines (VMs) from on-premise data centers to the cloud.
The Cloud Migration Trend: A Growing Reality
Businesses are rapidly migrating corporate data to the cloud. Based on a report by Thales, cloud storage usage has doubled from 30% in 2015 to 60% in 2022. This trend is steadily increasing as businesses recognize the myriad benefits it has to offer. Moving your data to clouds can help you with:
Despite knowing the numerous benefits of cloud migration, concerns about security and hidden maintenance costs prevent businesses from fully embracing it. The optimal solution for addressing these concerns is consolidating all your cloud requirements under one roof, leveraging platforms such as AWS. Choosing a managed cloud service provider to migrate your cloud is also optimal choice for CIOs and their teams to focus on driving business growth and innovation.
CMC Global: Your Trusted Partner Public Cloud Managed and Professional Service Provider
CMC Global is a leading provider of cloud migration services, specializing in helping organizations seamlessly transition their VMs to the cloud. We offer a comprehensive approach, from planning and assessment to execution and ongoing support. With a proven track record backed by prestigious awards and partnerships like Globee, Azure Advanced Specialization, and AWS Advanced Tier Partner, CMC Global presents as a Trusted Partner Public Cloud Managed and Professional Service Provider for various industries, including Education/E-Learning, Commercial/E-Commerce, Entertainment, and technology AI/Blockchain.
Step-by-Step Guide to Cloud Migration
1. Assess Your Current Infrastructure
Begin by conducting a thorough assessment of your existing on-premise infrastructure. Identify the number of VMs, their configurations, dependencies, and any legacy systems that might need special handling.
2. Choose the Right Cloud Provider
Select a cloud provider that aligns with your business needs and offers the services required for your specific use case. Major providers like AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud offer robust solutions, but it's crucial to evaluate which one best fits your requirements.
3. Plan Your Migration Strategy
Develop a detailed migration strategy that includes timelines, resources, and a clear roadmap. Consider a phased approach to minimize disruptions, starting with less critical systems before moving to core infrastructure.
4. Design and Provision Cloud Infrastructure
Design your cloud infrastructure to match your current and future needs. Use tools like Infrastructure as Code (IaC) to automate the provisioning process, ensuring consistency and repeatability.
5. Migrate and Validate
Execute the migration in stages, carefully moving VMs and associated services. Validate each step to ensure everything functions correctly in the new environment. Employ configuration management tools to maintain system consistency.
6. Optimize and Monitor
Post-migration, continuously monitor your new cloud infrastructure to identify optimization opportunities. Use cloud-native tools for management, monitoring, and alerting to maintain performance and security.
Case Study: Successful Cloud Migration for a Leading Retail Chain
Client Background and Challenge Story
Our client is a leading chain of video rental shops and bookstores, operating approximately 1,400 stores across Japan and Taiwan, serving over 130 Million people. With a focus on bringing people together to create culture collectively, the client dedicated to innovating and leveraging data and technology to personalize its offerings and stay responsive to changing market demands
At that time, our client hosted their infrastructure system on premise that led to several issues such as: high cost of ownership compared to Cloud-based system, hard to scale, limited access area & Limited on disaster recovery ability,… Therefore, they request CMC Global to move all of their enormous system – which contains nearly 500 VMs and other services - to Cloud environment. This migration had to ensure business processes were not disrupted and to maintain the security and integrity of data throughout the migration process.
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CMC Global's Approach and Solution
To manage the migration effectively, CMC Global adopted a structured five-phase approach:
To effectively migrate client's vast system, CMC Global implemented a five-phase migration process:
1. Migration Preparation and Business Planning:
2. Portfolio Discovery and Planning:
Applied the Decision Framework to plan the migration process.
3. Designing, Provisioning, and Configuration Management:
Assisted in designing, provisioning, and configuring the new system.
4. Migrating and Validating Infrastructure and Applications:
Executed the migration and validated the infrastructure and applications.
5. Modern Operating Model:
Established a modern operating model to ensure long-term success.
Results
The successful migration of our client's infrastructure to AWS resulted in several significant outcomes:
Conclusion
The cloud migration project demonstrates CMC Global’s expertise in managing large-scale migrations and delivering tangible business benefits. By transitioning to a modern cloud-based infrastructure, our client is now well-positioned for future growth, innovation, and operational efficiency. CMC Global continues to support the client in optimizing their cloud environment and exploring new opportunities for digital transformation.
For more information on how to successfully migrate your virtual machines from on-premise to the cloud, contact us today.
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