Modernization recap – Breaking down your options
We learned about migration, which is the first step for any modernization efforts, in Chapter 3, Preparing for Cloud Migration, and discussed how a well-planned migration strategy can reduce the complexity of the migration process and set the stage for your legacy systems to be migrated successfully. The 6 Rs of cloud migration—which stand for relocate, re-host, re-platform, refactor, repurchase, and retire—include the standard patterns for cloud migration whereby you choose the right option depending on the state of your workload. The AWS Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF) helps you evaluate cloud readiness across eight dimensions, as shown in the following diagram:
Figure 13.1 – AWS CAF
The modernization journey typically involves two key personas—builders and decision-makers. The following two sections outline the breakdown of strategies with a focus on these personas.
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