A cloud decision should reflect application dependencies, capacity, recovery requirements and operating ownership. Evaluate the workload before choosing an architecture or planning a transition.
Map workload dependencies
Document the selected applications, databases, interfaces and connectivity requirements. Identify where data resides and who supports each component. Existing utilisation records can inform capacity planning, while missing evidence should become a discovery task.
Compare architecture options
Evaluate deployment options against performance, lifecycle, access and support needs. Consider ongoing operating effort alongside resource costs. Recommendations should explain the trade-offs and assumptions rather than suggesting that one architecture suits every workload.
Plan recovery and transition
Agree backup responsibilities, recovery objectives and validation scenarios. For migration, identify source compatibility, data reconciliation and a controlled cutover window. Define rollback decision points appropriate to the selected change and its dependencies.
Prepare the operating model
Record administration responsibilities, monitoring sources, escalation contacts and maintenance requirements. Handover should connect the design to routine operation. Hosting configurations, service targets and ongoing support are confirmed in the relevant engagement.
Questions to take into discovery
- Which workloads and interfaces are in scope?
- What recovery evidence and tests are required?
- Who owns operation after the transition?
Nabberx can help assess the selected environment and develop a practical cloud and infrastructure plan.