Hey everyone! I just got hired by a large corporation that's planning to migrate their on-premises data to Azure, but I have limited knowledge about cloud solutions. I'm looking for advice on how to set up an end-to-end migration process. What steps should I take?
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Are you moving just data or also virtual machines? If it’s VMs, you might want to start with the Azure Migrate appliance as it’s a great first step for that. If it's just data, then figuring out your data format is key!
If you’re looking to migrate a lot of data, consider starting with a Proof of Concept (PoC). There are often no-cost engagements for this that can give you insight into the process!
You'll need to clarify a few things before proceeding: What type of data are you moving? How much? What’s the deadline? Understanding your internet speed and budget will also help tailor the solution. For fast connections, creating a quick VPN can speed up the transfer, and consider options like dedicated connections if needed. Tools like Robocopy or AzCopy can facilitate file transfers, while databases can use backup and restore methods or replication techniques. Just make sure to plan around downtime needs!
Lol, good luck with that! Migration can be a real pain sometimes.
Totally get it! Without more info it’s tough to give solid advice. But just throwing out options, if you have a reliable internet connection, testing transfer speeds first can save you a lot of headaches down the line!
I think they mentioned only data for now.