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Unleashing The Potential Of Cloud Database Migration: Key Success Factors
Steven Kaplan, Head of Global Channels for Tessell.
During the recent earnings call on October 24, 2023, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella underscored the significance of Oracle’s partnership in propelling Oracle customers who are yet to transition their databases to the cloud. Historically, impediments such as complexity, compliance, cost and criticality have deterred the shift of databases to the cloud.
Nevertheless, with technological advancements and strategic collaborations like Oracle Database@Azure, the migration of even the most demanding and mission-critical of databases from on-premises to the cloud has become increasingly enticing.
To guarantee a smooth and successful migration, meticulous planning and implementation are crucial. Here are 10 strategies I recommend to help you navigate the intricacies and hurdles associated with migrating legacy databases to the cloud.
Evaluate your current database environment.
Before initiating a migration, conduct a thorough assessment of your existing database environment. This should include considerations like the type of database system, its size and dependencies. Assess performance and security needs to select an appropriate cloud database service and devise an effective migration plan.
Monitor performance closely.
Public cloud providers frequently depend on traditional compute and storage infrastructures for databases, which can adversely affect performance. If your databases require substantial IOPS (input/output operations per second), seek out cloud solutions equipped with specific hardware or technologies that effectively utilize compute shapes with local NVMe (non-volatile memory express).