Cloud migration is a critical step for modern businesses, but it’s fraught with challenges. Here are the top 5 pitfalls we see organizations encounter:
1. Insufficient Planning
Rushing into migration without a comprehensive assessment leads to unexpected costs and downtime.
2. Ignoring Application Dependencies
Applications don’t exist in isolation. Failing to map dependencies causes broken services post-migration.
3. Underestimating Security Requirements
Compliance doesn’t happen automatically. Build security into every migration phase.
4. Neglecting Cost Optimization
Lift-and-shift often means paying for unused capacity. Right-size from day one.
5. Skipping Post-Migration Validation
Test thoroughly. Performance, security, and functionality must all be validated before go-live.