The document discusses the key considerations for migrating an enterprise's systems and applications to the cloud. It outlines 6 main steps: 1) Consider the data and applications, 2) Evaluate costs, 3) Define a cloud migration strategy, 4) Choose the appropriate cloud model (public, private, hybrid), 5) Rethink governance and security strategies, and 6) Prepare for potential challenges during migration. The company Silverlining is positioned as providing consulting services to help enterprises navigate this process and realize the benefits of cloud computing.

1. Cloud Computing
Migration

2. Over the last several years, the
Clouds have rolled in, but these
clouds aren’t dark ones obscuring
the sun, in fact they’ve made the
enterprise computing horizon much
brighter. Although cloud computing is a
mile wide and an inch deep, surveys
suggest that there is rapid growth
In the advancement of cloud
computing.
Follow the simple steps presented to
enable an easy transition between on
premise and cloud computing services.
With a 24/7 customer care line, our
company, Silverlining will be with you
every step of the way allowing you to
leave all your concerns in the hands of
our more than capable consultants.

3. ❏ Broad range of functionality
❏ Applications change frequently
❏ Application falls in the software segment that enjoys high
SaaS penetration
❏ Unstable application, requirements not readily met by SaaS
❏ Lower costs to maintain, compared to SaaS
❏ A comprehensive, robust an documented supported API
❏ On premise enterprise tools such as Oracle that can be lifted
and shifted
❏ Application falls in software segment that doesn’t enjoy high
SaaS penetration

4. Consider
the data or
application
Evaluate
costs
Define your
cloud migration
strategy
Choose
your cloud
flavour
Rethink
Governance
and security
Prepare for
cloud migration
challenges
Cloud computing has long been touted as the magic wand to deliver on the promise of on-demand pricing, less IT
overhead, flexibility and scalability however, not every application is right for the cloud. Legacy application, and
sensitive data - such as credit card information - may not be suited for the public cloud. However, to take advantage of
cloud computing without jeopardizing
confidential information, enterprises
can use
either a private or hybrid cloud
for their data centre migration
strategy. Silverlining will access your
company’s data and application needs
and will give your enterprise our
unbiased opinion on
whether your
enterprise requires the cloud.

5. The cost of software, hardware, design builds and
downtime with on-premise quickly add up thus
many enterprises move to the cloud because it's cost
efficient.
Applications with demand levels that erratically
increase or decrease (mobile applications) yield a
greater return on investment when moved to the
cloud. But applications that use legacy enterprise
hardware ( Oracle database) could be more
expensive to run in the cloud.
SIlverlining will access the needs of your enterprise
and advise you on the best option for your
enterprise.
Consider
the data or
application
Evaluate
costs
Define your
cloud migration
strategy
Choose
your cloud
flavour
Rethink
Governance
and security
Prepare for
cloud migration
challenges

6. Consider
the data or
application
Evaluate
costs
Define your
cloud migration
strategy
Choose
your cloud
flavour
Rethink
Governance
and security
Prepare for
cloud migration
challenges
Application and cost considerations are immensely important when an enterprise is considering moving to the cloud
however choosing the right cloud environment is equally important. Silverlining will help clients choose a seamless
option for their enterprise, ensuring that your enterprise gets the maximum benefit from cloud computing.
Public clouds (Google Drive, Dropbox) provide a highly scalable environment with a pay-per-usage
model -- but there's a flip side. Due to lack of control and multi-tenancy, highly regulated industries,
such as healthcare and financial services, are poor fits for the public cloud.
Private clouds (OpenStack, VMware) offer more control in an on-premises environment, but
management of security and performance monitoring falls upon the organization's shoulders.
Hybrid clouds (IBM) is a mixture of public and private cloud, thus giving your company the best of
both worlds they’re therefore highly flexible but also contains a high degree of security. However the
downfall of using a hybrid cloud is there are network complexities and compliance issues.

7. Consider
the data or
application
Evaluate
costs
Define your
cloud migration
strategy
Choose
your cloud
flavour
Rethink
Governance
and security
Prepare for
cloud migration
challenges
Moving your data to the cloud means that your enterprise must decrease internal control and give more responsibility to
your cloud provider. This could disrupt your enterprises governance strategy as governance strategies that worked for on
premise systems probably will differ from those strategies used for cloud computing. Thus your enterprise should form
your governance strategies so that you’re less reliant on internal security and control and rely on Silverlinings up to date
and reliable offering’s.
Security concerns are a common deterrent for organizations considering cloud migrations, thus it is important for your
company to plan for disaster recovery with additional security tools that are provided by Silverlinings. We also ensure the
maximum security available, especially for you!

8. Consider
the data or
application
Evaluate
costs
Define your
cloud migration
strategy
Choose
your cloud
flavour
Rethink
Governance
and security
Prepare for
cloud migration
challenges
Some challenges you could face while making a transition to cloud computing is:
Security:
during the transition, data is vulnerable which could lead to data leakages thus Silverlining has systems such as
encryption or streaming-based migration available that will enable seamless transition
Complexity:
the transition between on premise systems and cloud computing is sometimes confusing for enterprises, however
Silverlining is available 24/7 and will assist you in all the concerns or queries your enterprise may have.
Performance:
sometimes enterprises encounter a system that isn’t up to their enterprises standards, however Silverlining
provides a streaming based approach which allows for flexibility so enterprises can move their data in and out of
the cloud easily.

9. Taking all the steps outlined into consideration, your enterprise should now consider whether cloud computing is the
best solution for you. If you would like to explore the wonders of cloud computing, your company should come up with
a game plan that describes their decisions on the major factors that will affect their transition such as what to do with
their left over on premise technology.
Silverlining looks forward to engaging with your enterprise to give you competitive advantages over every other
enterprise.
Consider
the data or
application
Evaluate
costs
Define your
cloud migration
strategy
Choose
your cloud
flavour
Rethink
Governance
and security
Prepare for
cloud migration
challenges