Resolving Conflicting Signals
Overview
Adopting cloud technologies requires comprehensive planning and an approach beyond infrastructure cloud readiness. A complete cloud readiness assessment should consider the application and its underlying infrastructure assets. Relying solely on infrastructure assessment may result in an incomplete overview, leading to financial, business, and technical risks moving to the cloud. In this blog, we will discuss the importance of the True R-Factor and why top-down application cloud readiness is critical in resolving conflicting signals from infrastructure readiness.
The Importance of a Lightweight Approach to Application Cloud Readiness
A lightweight approach to application cloud readiness can give organizations the confidence they need before embarking on their cloud journey. It minimizes the risks associated with decisions based solely on the infrastructure R-factor.
Understanding the 6Rs and the True R-Factor
The 6Rs (Rehost, Replatform, Refactor, Repurchase, Retire, and Retain) are critical in determining the cloud migration strategy and roadmap. For example, if the application R-factor outcome is "Rearchitect" and the infrastructure R-factor is "Rehost," relying solely on the infrastructure outcome could introduce significant business, technical, and financial risks. Rationalizing application and infrastructure R-factors results in the True R-Factor minimizing cloud risk.
Limitations of Commercially Available Tools
Most commercially available tools evaluate infrastructure metrics, adopting a bottom-up approach. Although essential for determining technical and financial implications related to cloud service providers, these tools often need more attention to be more profoundly application-ready. Consequently, they must provide a complete picture of an application's R-factor readiness.
The Benefits of a Survey-Based Model
A survey-based model evaluates an application's readiness for cloud migration by considering its architectural, operational, and performance characteristics. The application assessment helps organizations understand the complexity of their applications and identify potential roadblocks to successful migration planning and execution. By incorporating the application R-Factor into the cloud readiness assessment, businesses can make more informed decisions and better prepare their applications for the cloud.
Conclusion
Cloud migration requires both application and infrastructure readiness. The True R-Factor concept enables organizations to balance these two aspects and make well-informed decisions, minimizing potential risks. Organizations can ensure a smoother and more successful cloud migration journey by prioritizing application assessment and incorporating the R-Factor into the process.