Plan and execute cloud migrations with assessment, database migration, application refactoring, and cutover strategies across AWS, Azure, and GCP.

Cloud Migration Planning Table of Contents [Overview]( overview) [When to Use]( when to use) [Quick Start]( quick start) [Reference Guides]( reference guides) [Best Practices]( best practices) Overview Cloud migration planning involves assessing current infrastructure, designing migration strategies, executing migrations with minimal downtime, and validating outcomes. Support lift and shift, replatforming, and refactoring approaches for smooth cloud adoption. When to Use Moving from on premises to cloud Cloud platform consolidation Legacy system modernization Reducing data center costs Improving scalability and availability Meeting compliance requirements Disaster recovery enhancement Technology refresh initiatives Quick Start Minimal working example: Reference Guides Detailed implementations in the references/ directory: Guide Contents [Migration Assessment and Planning](references/migration assessment and planning.md) Migration Assessment and Planning [Database Migration Strategies](references/database migration strategies.md) Database Migration Strategies [Terraform Migration Infrastructure](references/terraform migration infrastructure.md) Terraform Migration Infrastructure [Cutover Validation Checklist](references/cutover validation checklist.md) Cutover Validation Checklist Best Practices ✅ DO Perform thorough discovery and assessment Run parallel systems during transition Test thoroughly before cutover Have rollback plan ready Monitor closely post migration Document all changes Train operations team Maintain previous systems temporarily ❌ DON'T Rush migration without planning Migrate without testing Forget rollback procedures Ignore dependencies Skip stakeholder communication Migrate everything at once Forget to update documentation

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