What is Cloud Migration Costs?

There are numerous things to be considered when contemplating a move to the cloud, but cost is certainly the highest on the list. Every business has its own set of requirements and unique approach to cloud computing but following few basic steps can provide a fair idea of the overall migration cost. The first step is to perform an inventory of existing applications and uncover interdependencies with infrastructure.

The next step is to calculate your current infrastructure and software costs, being sure to include direct and indirect costs. The third step is to estimate cloud infrastructure costs using your preferred vendor’s calculator, and lastly, you’ll want to estimate the costs associated with the physical migration of your workloads to the cloud.