Many companies start with a backup and, a short time later, run their systems productively in the cloud. This makes a step-by-step migration controlled, secure and free of unnecessary effort.
Migrating existing systems to the cloud is easier if it is not planned as a complete move. With the Netstream Workload Availability Service (NWAS), virtual machines can easily be mirrored to the cloud so that an identical environment can be built. Networks, access rights and system behaviour are preserved. As soon as synchronisation is complete, individual VMs can be started in the cloud as a test. This is also an opportunity to adapt and improve environments until there is a stable and efficient infrastructure that you can switch over to without interruption.
Common hurdles in classic migrations
In practice, grown structures, version differences, a lack of network segmentation and dependencies between individual components make clean planning difficult. A large migration often resembles a rushed operation that keeps many resources away from day-to-day business. This frequently deters companies from migrating at all, even though the end result brings far more benefits.
Experience shows: the architecture often doesn’t survive
Preparation often reveals that outdated structures, inefficient processes or security gaps can restrict or even block the migration. A one-to-one mirror is not the right approach in this case. The dream of a simple, direct migration therefore bursts for a large proportion of customers.
However, migration is a good opportunity to rework your own IT architecture and make it fit for the future.
Netstream actively supports this step. Together with the customer, the team analyses the existing structure, clarifies critical points and develops a stable target environment. The result is not theoretical concepts but directly implementable solutions based on the existing systems.
Benefits of migrating with the Netstream Workload Availability Service
A modern cloud environment is easier to achieve than you might think. Starting with replication lays the foundation for a stable transition. Instead of planning a laborious complete move, you get a clear, traceable migration strategy. This makes the switch secure, structured and of real value for ongoing operations.
- Migration support from Netstream
- Resources in the cloud can be started up as a test at any time
- No risk of operational interruption
- The final switchover can be postponed until you are fully satisfied
- Can be extended with additional managed services that take the load off the internal team
Disaster Recovery with NWAS
Have you already thought about your Disaster Recovery strategy? It is another scenario that can be implemented with the product with ease. Here are 7 reasons for Disaster Recovery.
