Cloud & Infrastructure·
Cloud Migration for SMBs: A Practical Checklist
Moving to the cloud does not have to be risky. Use this step-by-step checklist to migrate with zero downtime and lower costs.
Cloud migration sounds intimidating, but with the right plan it is methodical and low-risk. Here is the checklist our engineers use for SMB migrations.
Before you migrate
- Inventory every app, database and integration
- Define uptime and performance targets
- Pick the right cloud (AWS, Azure or GCP) for your needs
- Estimate costs and set budgets/alerts
During migration
- Migrate in stages, lowest-risk first
- Run old and new in parallel until verified
- Automate with Infrastructure as Code
- Test backups and rollback before cutover
After migration
- Set up monitoring and alerting
- Right-size resources to cut costs
- Document everything
- Schedule regular security reviews
Done well, most SMBs see better reliability and lower monthly bills within the first quarter.