This document discusses how to successfully migrate to the cloud. It outlines an agenda to understand how to get cloud migrations right, including introductions of the presenters, an overview of the state of migrations showing that over half run over budget and over two-thirds overrun timescales. Key topics that will be covered are preparation, budgeting, roles and accountabilities during migration, and common mistakes to avoid.

1. How to Get Cloud
Migration Right
Presented by:
Simon Mohr, Managing Director, SEM Solutions
Mark Thomas, Solutions Architect, Databarracks, D
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2. Agenda
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To understand how to get cloud migrations right
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Introduction
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Objective:

3. Introduction
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4.  10 Years providing backup and disaster recovery cloud services
 Now provide Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
 Why is migration so important?
 IT consultant for 15 years
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Introduction – Databarracks
Mark Thomas – Solutions Architect

5.  In IT since 1984
 Formed SEM Solutions in 2003
 Developed an innovative approach to domain and website migration
just in time for the birth of virtualisation and cloud hosting
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Introduction – Simon Mohr
Simon Mohr – Managing Director

6. “Over 50% of migrations run over
budget”
“Over two-thirds run over timescale”
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The State of Migration

7.  Are cloud migrations different to migrations in the past?
 Are we keeping up with growing complexity?
 What issues should we be aware of?
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The State of Migration

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Is there a skill gap?
If so, what skills are required?

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Preparation
Where to start?
What is the process?
Risk to the business?

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How to budget for migration
Is there a simple formula?

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Getting the migration right as it happens
Key roles and accountabilities?

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Getting the migration right as it happens
Common mistakes?

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Questions?
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