The Cloud Migration Checklist: 12 Steps Before You Move
Most cloud migrations that go over budget fail in planning, not execution. Use this checklist to avoid the most common surprises.
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Cloud Services & Migration
Move faster and spend smarter in the cloud. We design, migrate, modernize and operate cloud environments that are secure, resilient and right-sized for your business.
Overview
How we help
Whether you are taking your first workloads to the cloud or optimizing a multi-cloud estate, EdgeTech IT brings certified architects and engineers who have done it before. We start with your business goals, map every application and dependency, and build a migration plan that minimizes downtime and risk.
After go-live we keep improving: tightening security posture, automating operations and continuously reducing spend through FinOps practices.
Capabilities
Our cloud services & migration offerings
Cloud Readiness & Strategy
Application portfolio assessment, TCO analysis and a prioritized roadmap aligned to business outcomes.
Migration & Modernization
Rehost, replatform or refactor workloads using proven 6R methodology with minimal disruption.
Cloud-Native Architecture
Containers, Kubernetes, serverless and microservices designed for scale and resilience.
Landing Zones & Governance
Secure multi-account foundations, identity, guardrails and policy-as-code from day one.
FinOps & Cost Optimization
Rightsizing, reserved capacity, tagging strategy and dashboards that make spend visible and controllable.
Hybrid & Multi-Cloud
Connect on-premises data centers with public clouds and manage it all from a single pane of glass.
Technology
Platforms & tools we work with
- AWS
- Microsoft Azure
- Google Cloud
- Kubernetes
- Terraform
- VMware
- OpenShift
- Docker
FAQ
Cloud Services & Migration: frequently asked questions
How long does a typical cloud migration take?
Small environments can move in 4–8 weeks; larger estates are migrated in waves over several months. The readiness assessment gives you a precise timeline and budget before any work starts.
Which cloud provider should we choose?
It depends on your existing licenses, skills, compliance needs and workloads. We are vendor-neutral and will recommend the platform—or combination—that fits best.
Can you manage our cloud after migration?
Yes. Our Managed Cloud service covers 24/7 monitoring, patching, backups, security and monthly cost optimization reviews.
Proof & insights
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