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Comprehensive Checklist for AWS Migration

The article outlines a structured approach to AWS migration, beginning with workload assessment and strategy formulation, followed by architecting the target environment, selecting the appropriate migration method, and executing phased transfer of applications and data. It emphasises the importance of validation through testing, securing the environment via proper identity, access, and compliance measures, and includes post-migration optimisation for performance and cost efficiency. Read More: https://www.damcogroup.com/blogs/aws-cloud-migration-checklist.

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Comprehensive Checklist for AWS Migration

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  1. AWS CLOUD MIGRATION CHECKLIST Introduce the purpose – moving workloads into the cloud with clarity

  2. TABLE OF CONTENT 04 Common pitfalls & how to avoid them 01 Why migrate to AWS 05 02 Key phases of migration Post-migration optimisation 06 03 Detailed checklist items Conclusion

  3. INTRODUCTION Migrating to the cloud via AWS offers organisations the opportunity to improve scalability, increase agility, and reduce infrastructure costs. According to the blog from Damco Group, a successful migration requires a structured checklist covering assessment, strategy, security, and optimisation. This checklist helps both technical teams and business stakeholders ensure the move to AWS is aligned with business goals and avoids common pitfalls. It emphasises not just the “how” of migration but the “why” and “what to watch for

  4. WHY MIGRATE TO AWS Scalability and flexibility of cloud infrastructure Potential cost savings and operational efficiency Ability to modernise applications and support business growth

  5. KEY PHASES OF MIGRATION ASSESSMENT & PLANNING STRATEGY SELECTION IMPLEMENTATION (MIGRATION) OPTIMISATION & MONITORING

  6. PHASE 1 – ASSESSMENT & PLANNING Inventory existing IT assets and dependencies Define business objectives and KPIs for migration Choose cloud model (public/private/hybrid) Secure senior leadership alignment and stakeholder buy-in

  7. PHASE 2 – STRATEGY SELECTION Select migration approach (for example: lift-and-shift, replatform, rearchitect) Decide which workloads to migrate first (pilot wave) Define security, compliance, governance frameworks

  8. PHASE 3 – IMPLEMENTATION / MIGRATION Conduct pilot or “shadowing” period to test the migration process Migrate workloads in waves; monitor performance and downtime Train employees on the new environment; handle change management

  9. PHASE 4 – SECURITY, GOVERNANCE & RESOURCE MANAGEMENT Set security protocols (access controls, encryption, multi-factor authentication) Define resource management strategy: new tools, roles, outsourcing if needed Ensure proper governance and tagging of resources for cost control

  10. PHASE 5 – POST-MIGRATION OPTIMISATION & COST MONITORING Monitor metrics such as Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), resource utilisation, cost per transaction/user Rightsize and decommission unused resources Continuous improvement: review architecture, performance, cost regularly

  11. COMMON PITFALLS & HOW TO AVOID THEM Pitfall: Moving everything at once → risk of downtime and chaos Pitfall: Ignoring system dependencies → leads to failures or hidden costs Pitfall: Overlooking cost management → can invalidate migration ROI

  12. CONCLUSION In summary, adopting the AWS cloud means more than simply lifting existing workloads — it requires careful planning, governance, and follow-through to unlock the full benefits. The Damco Group checklist reminds us that post- migration optimisation and cost management are just as essential as the initial move. By following the checklist phases – assessment, strategy, implementation, security/governance, and optimisation – organisations can minimise risk, control costs, and build a cloud-environment that supports business growth. In short, migration is a journey, not a one-time event.

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