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Common Cloud Migration Budget Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them (1)

This presentation highlights common cloud migration budget pitfalls, including hidden data transfer costs, overprovisioning, dual-running environments, and security gaps. It outlines four pillars for cost-effective migration, key tools for budget control, and essential governance practices. The strategic overview helps businesses plan smarter, reduce financial risk, and achieve predictable cloud spending.

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Common Cloud Migration Budget Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them (1)

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  1. COMMON CLOUD MIGRATION BUDGET PITFALLS AND HOW TO AVOID THEM: A STRATEGIC OVERVIEW Avoiding Overspend: From Planning to Post-Migration Optimization www.hexacorp.com

  2. Underestimated Complexity THE COST SURPRISE: WHY BUDGET PITFALLS OCCUR 01 Cloud migration involves hidden dependencies, legacy issues, and workload mapping that inflate costs unexpectedly. Elastic Billing Shock 02 Pay-as-you-go models create variable monthly spending, catching SMBs off-guard when resources spike. Inaccurate Assumptions 03 Missing data on storage, workloads, or downtime leads to flawed projections and budget overruns.

  3. THE "WHAT": TOP MIGRATION BUDGET PITFALLS Data Transfer Costs Infrastructure Overprovisioning Dual-Running Environments Large datasets and cross- region transfers create unplanned egress fees. Oversized compute, storage, and network resources inflate monthly costs. Temporary overlap between on-prem and cloud stacks doubles operational expenses. Why This Matters: Understanding common pitfalls shapes a predictable and optimized cloud budget.

  4. Impact Costs escalate from underestimated data volume, bandwidth needs, and migration tools. UNDERPLANNED DATA & WORKLOAD MOVEMENT Common Issues – High egress fees – Slow transfer timelines – Legacy system bottlenecks When It Hurts Large data migrations, database replatforming, multi- region workloads.

  5. OVERPROVISIONING & WRONG RESOURCE SIZING Spinning up larger VMs “just to be safe” becomes long-term overspending. Budget Drain: High-performance compute and premium storage tiers multiply monthly bills. Cost Implications: – Lift-and-shift migrations – Multi-tier applications – Seasonal workloads without autoscaling Typical Scenarios:

  6. THE 4 PILLARS OF COST-EFFECTIVE CLOUD MIGRATION Accurate Assessment & Dependency Mapping Smart Resource Sizing & Autoscaling 1 2 Identify workloads, data flow patterns, performance needs, and hidden dependencies. Match compute and storage to real usage; implement scaling rules early. Cost Visibility & Tagging Governance Cloud-Native Optimization 3 4 Use tagging, dashboards, and alerts to track every dollar spent. Utilize managed services, spot instances, and right pricing models to control long-term spend.

  7. Cloud Provider Tools: AWS Cost Explorer, Azure Cost Management, Google Cloud Billing. TOOLS & PRACTICES FOR BETTER BUDGET CONTROL FinOps Platforms: CloudHealth, Spot.io, Flexera, Apptio. Resource Optimization Tools: Terraform, Ansible, Cloud Custodian. What They Do: Provide insights, automation, governance, and optimization for ongoing cost control.

  8. TRUST YOUR SPEND: COST VISIBILITY & GOVERNANCE Real-Time Cost Monitoring: Set alerts for anomalies, scaling spikes, and resource misuse. Assign budgets and resource ownership to teams to avoid sprawl. Clear Ownership: Track unused or idle resources, overprovisioned VMs, and misconfigured storage. Spend Validation: Cost governance must start from Day 1 of migration planning. Golden Rule:

  9. SECURING YOUR BUDGET: COMPLIANCE & RISK CONTROL SLA Review Access & Usage Policies Compliance Planning Understand uptime guarantees, support costs, and premium features. Prevent unauthorized resource creation that increases spend. Include security tools, audits, and governance frameworks in the initial budget. Result: Reduced financial risk and predictable operational spending.

  10. Predictable Cloud Spending Starts With a Strategy: A successful cloud migration requires detailed assessment, vigilant cost monitoring, right-sized resources, and governance-driven optimization. By understanding budget pitfalls early and using cloud-native cost controls, businesses can avoid uncontrolled spending and maximize the value of their cloud investment. Start your cloud cost-efficient migration journey today. www.hexacorp.com

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