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The shift to remote and hybrid working models has significantly transformed modern business operations. The cloud has become a key enabler for the digital workplace, promoting more flexible and agile work environments. Migrating to Microsoft Azure, one of the leading public cloud platforms, offers substantial benefits, including impressive scalability, enhanced security, simplified management and monitoring, and optimised costs.

However, Azure migration can be challenging without the right support. As you prepare for your Azure migration, it’s crucial to be aware of potential obstacles and develop strategies to overcome them.

Top 5 Azure Migration Challenges

Here are five key challenges businesses face when migrating to Azure:

Planning

Effective planning is essential for a successful Azure migration, whether you’re moving individual workloads or undertaking a large-scale migration. Develop a detailed strategy with input from key stakeholders, including business, technical, and leadership teams.

Downtime

Minimising downtime is a major challenge during Azure migration. While migrating large volumes of data at once can be efficient, it requires careful planning to avoid significant downtime. An iterative approach, migrating data in waves, can help maintain optimal uptime.

Security and Compliance

Azure provides robust built-in security services, including real-time threat intelligence, ensuring a secure environment post-migration. However, during the migration process, it’s your responsibility to ensure security and compliance. Integrate these considerations into your migration plan.

Training

Upskilling your staff is crucial for a smooth Azure migration. Investing in cloud skills training for your team will help ensure a seamless transition and prepare your organisation to thrive in the new Azure environment.

Migration Partner Selection

Planning and executing an Azure migration in-house can be challenging, especially if your team lacks cloud expertise. Choosing the right migration partner with the necessary experience and knowledge can help you navigate the process and avoid operational issues.

Overcome Azure Migration Challenges with MSP X

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