There are typically three types of cloud migrations: lift-and-shift, which involves moving applications and data to the cloud without redesigning them; re-platforming, where applications are optimized for cloud environments but not fundamentally redesigned; and re-architecting, where applications are rebuilt to take full advantage of cloud-native features and benefits.
Cloud migrations generally involve three main phases: planning and assessment, where existing systems are evaluated and a migration strategy is developed; migration, where applications and data are moved to the cloud; and post-migration, where systems are tested, optimized, and maintained in the new cloud environment.
Data migration in cloud computing includes four main types: storage migration, which involves moving data between storage systems or formats; database migration, where databases are transferred to a new cloud environment; application migration, which includes moving entire applications to the cloud; and business process migration, which involves shifting entire business processes and workflows to cloud-based solutions.
In Google Cloud Platform (GCP), migrations can involve various types depending on the specific needs: compute engine migration for moving virtual machines to GCP; database migration, which includes moving databases like MySQL, PostgreSQL, or SQL Server to GCP’s managed database services; storage migration for transferring data to GCP’s cloud storage solutions; and application migration for migrating applications to run on GCP’s infrastructure and services.