Moving to the CloudA Step by Step Guide
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Moving to the Cloud is a matter of ‘when’, not ‘if’.
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Many organisations are still confused about the Cloud, and even those who understand cloud’s benefits are unsure about how to begin the move.
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It’s no wonder that 81% of CIOs are confused about the Cloud!
81%
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Since there is no ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach for moving to the Cloud, CIOs often feel overwhelmed by their options:
Which one should they choose?
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Before moving to the Cloud, it is crucial that you not only have a well-defined cloud strategy in place, but also that you know exactly what systems and applications your organisation has.
Step 1: Strategy is Key
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Some key questions to ask when defining your cloud strategy are:
Step 1: Strategy is Key
Does your organisation have a clearly defined cloud strategy already?
Do you understand the true costs of operating your current infrastructure?
What is the IT operating model-in-house or outsourced?
Do you have a defined budget for IT, or is it as-required?
Are there any compliancy or governance concerns around moving to the Cloud?
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You need to know exactly what you’ve got, before your organisation can begin to move to the Cloud.
Step 2: Know What You’ve Got
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A full systems and infrastructure overview can be overwhelming, but if you tackle it methodically, one section at time, you can remove some of the stress and confusion.
Start with one of the following:
Step 2: Know What You’ve Got
Infrastructure Storage & Backups
Applications Disaster Recovery
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Once you have a comprehensive understanding of your organisation’s existing IT estate, it’s time to think about moving to the Cloud.
Step 3: Moving to the Cloud
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Decide which applications you should move:
Moving everything over to the Cloud at once can be overwhelming and impractical
Take a hybrid approach:
Move key systems and applications gradually To make this decision, it’s key that you understand the cost of your current systems versus the cost of moving to the Cloud.
Step 3: Moving to the Cloud
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Moving to the Cloud doesn’t have to be complicated!
With the right knowledge, a dedicated leader, and – most importantly a well-defined, focused strategy, your organisation can move to the Cloud with ease.
What we can do to support:
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