Questions to Consider Before Moving Legacy Systems to the Cloud

Abstract

Before making any decisions about legacy migration, a detailed business case with quantifiable migration goals should be developed.� Whether it's a reduced on-site footprint, enhanced security or scaling � the reason for the migration must take into account all the technical challenges and the short- and long-term impacts. Executives should brace themselves for the possibility that the cost and risk of migrating a legacy application are not worth it.