Cloud architecture insight
What is the difference between cloud migration and cloud modernization?
Cloud migration moves workloads to a cloud platform. Cloud modernization changes application architecture, delivery, or data design so the workload benefits from cloud-native capabilities. Many programs need both, sequenced deliberately.
How to choose the sequence
Migrate first when the priority is exiting a data center or reducing hardware risk.
Modernize first (or in parallel) when the application cannot meet reliability, security, or speed goals by lift-and-shift alone.