Migration & Cloud - Page 2
Field-tested playbooks for moving to the cloud and modernizing legacy systems - lift-and-shift versus re-architecting, zero-downtime database migrations, and choosing clearly between AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.
48 articles · written by senior engineers
SaaS vs PaaS vs IaaS: A Plain Guide to the Three Cloud Service Models
SaaS, PaaS and IaaS describe how much of the stack you rent versus run yourself. Here's what each means, who manages what, and how to choose.
SAP S/4HANA Migration: Cost, Timeline & a Step-by-Step Plan
With mainstream support for SAP ECC ending in 2027, S/4HANA is no longer optional. Here is how the migration paths compare, what really drives cost and timeline, and a step-by-step plan to get there safely.
SAP ECC to S/4HANA: The 2027 Deadline & Your Options
Mainstream support for SAP ECC ends in 2027 - and doing nothing is a decision with consequences. Here are your real options, the risks of waiting, and how to choose a path.
SAP S/4HANA: What It Is and Why Enterprises Are Moving
SAP S/4HANA is the centre of SAP's roadmap - but what actually is it, and why are enterprises moving? A clear, jargon-free explainer of the what, the why, the how, and the mistakes to avoid.
Legacy Application Modernization: A Practical Roadmap
Old software quietly taxes every team that depends on it. Here is a practical roadmap for modernizing legacy applications - the strategies, how to choose, and how to do it without a risky big bang.
.NET Framework to .NET 8: Why, How & What It Costs
Still on .NET Framework? Modern .NET is faster, cross-platform and where the future is. Here's why to migrate, how to approach it, and what drives the effort.
On-Premise to Cloud: Migrating .NET Workloads to Azure
Moving .NET workloads from on-premise to Azure can cut cost and unlock scale - if you pick the right approach. Here's how to plan it, the services to use, and how to avoid the pitfalls.
Docker vs Kubernetes: When You Need One, the Other, or Both
Docker vs Kubernetes is a bit of a false fight, they solve different problems. Here is what each does, when you need one or both, and how to avoid over-engineering.
Modernizing Insurance Software with Guidewire
Legacy core systems hold insurers back. Here's how carriers modernize with Guidewire - what it covers, why they move, the approaches to choose from, and how to deliver the change without disrupting the business.
Azure vs AWS vs Google Cloud: A Decision Guide
AWS, Azure or Google Cloud? All three are excellent - the right one depends on your stack, team and workloads more than on feature checklists. Here's how to decide.
AWS to Azure Migration: Service Mapping & Process
Moving from AWS to Azure is very doable with a clear service map and a staged plan. Here's why teams move, how the services line up, and how to migrate without downtime.
Monolith to Microservices: When to Split and How
Microservices are powerful and frequently the wrong choice. Here's when splitting a monolith is worth it, when it isn't, and how to do it safely if it is.