lift and shift

Exploring the Business Benefits of Opting for a Rehost Migration Path for Specialized Legacy Applications

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tl;dr: Rehosting, or “lift and shift”, is a migration path that involves moving existing applications and workloads to the cloud with minimal changes. It can be particularly beneficial for specialized legacy applications that are difficult or expensive to refactor. Rehosting can reduce on-premises infrastructure costs, improve performance and availability, and provide access to a broader … Read more

Exploring Key Cloud Migration Terms: Workload, Retire, Retain, Rehost, Lift and Shift, Replatform, Move and Improve, Refactor, Reimagine

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tl;dr: Cloud migration involves several approaches, including retiring, retaining, rehosting (lift and shift), replatforming (move and improve), refactoring, and reimagining workloads. The choice of approach depends on factors such as business goals, technical requirements, budget, and timeline. Google Cloud offers tools, services, and expertise to support each approach and help organizations develop and execute a … Read more