cloud-migration
Installation
SKILL.md
Cloud Migration
Purpose
Plan and execute cloud migrations using the 7 Rs strategy framework, with tools, testing, cutover planning, and post-migration optimization.
Architecture Decision Trees
7 Rs Migration Strategies
| Strategy | Definition | Effort | Duration | Cloud Benefit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retire | Decommission | Low | Short | Cost savings |
| Retain | Keep on-prem | None | N/A | None |
| Rehost (Lift-Shift) | Move as-is to IaaS | Low | Weeks-Months | Minimal (lower DC cost) |
| Replatform | Move to managed service | Medium | Months | Moderate |
| Refactor / Rearchitect | Rewrite for cloud-native | High | Months-Years | Maximum |
| Repurchase | Switch to SaaS | Medium | Weeks-Months | Functional improvement |
| Relocate | Move to hyperscaler DC | Low | Weeks | Lower latency |