How long does a typical cloud migration take?

Migration timelines depend heavily on complexity. A straightforward lift-and-shift of a few applications might take 4 to 8 weeks. Larger migrations involving application modernization, database migrations, and compliance requirements typically run 3 to 6 months. We provide detailed timelines after assessing your specific environment and create a phased plan that minimizes business disruption.

Can you migrate to the cloud without any downtime?

For most workloads, yes. We use techniques like database replication, DNS cutover, and blue-green deployments to minimize or eliminate downtime. Some legacy applications may require brief maintenance windows for final cutover, but we schedule these for off-peak hours and keep them as short as possible. Zero-downtime migration is a design goal from the start, not an afterthought.

Should we migrate everything at once or in phases?

Phased migration is almost always the better approach. Starting with less critical applications lets you build confidence and refine processes before tackling mission-critical systems. You also spread risk across time rather than concentrating it in a single event. We identify quick wins for early phases and save complex, high-stakes migrations for when the team has experience with the new environment.

What cost savings can we expect after migrating to the cloud?

Most organizations see 20 to 40 percent reduction in infrastructure costs, though results vary. Savings come from eliminating data center overhead, right-sizing resources, using reserved capacity for predictable workloads, and auto-scaling for variable demand. Some organizations initially see costs increase if they over-provision or fail to optimize. We include cost optimization in our migration planning and conduct regular reviews after migration.

How do you handle data migration for large databases?

Large database migrations require careful planning. We use native cloud migration tools like AWS Database Migration Service, Azure Database Migration Service, or Google Database Migration Service depending on your target platform. For minimal downtime, we set up continuous replication during migration so changes sync in real-time until cutover. Data validation runs before and after to ensure nothing is lost or corrupted.