Learning Microsoft Azure

Chapter 13. Cloud Migration, Hybrid, and Multi-Cloud Solutions in Azure

We must never forget our fundamental goal for modernizing and innovating any workload. That is to solve a problem while doing our best not to introduce a new one. This is what makes us responsible technologists. Migrating to the cloud, whether a single cloud, hybrid, or multi-cloud, does not guarantee our success. It does not eliminate the possibility of increasing complexities and causing more damage than the problem we are trying to solve. Our job does not end in migrating to the cloud. Our real journey begins in learning how to adopt, architect, and evolve cloud solutions in the most secure, reliable, streamlined, and sustainable way, so we can genuinely improve people’s lives using technology. This is the ultimate test of our knowledge.

Marilag Svennevig, Chief Solution Architect and Founder at Dewise, Azure MVP, Cofounder of ULAP.org

Cloud Adoption and Modernization

Cloud adoption is a critical strategic decision for organizations seeking to reduce costs, minimize risks, and achieve scalability in their database capabilities. The extent of cloud adoption may vary depending on an organization’s business needs and requirements.

Although migrating to the cloud can be challenging, it can provide numerous long-term benefits for your business. Cloud management platforms such as Microsoft Azure can monitor and optimize your cloud costs. They enable you to accurately track your expenses, identify potential ...