AWS Migration Lifecycle: From Azure, Google Cloud, OVH

Hands-on session to track and manage your migration inventory in a centralized hub.

Learn to use discovery tools to collect server performance data and application dependencies.

Techniques for categorizing workloads and planning resource allocation on AWS.

Identify potential issues like licensing, software versions, and regulatory constraints early on.

Create detailed cost estimates for your target AWS environment using real-world examples.

Leverage Migration Evaluator to assess current costs and project savings after migration.

Review security baselines and compliance requirements to ensure a secure migration path.

Set up identity and access management foundations aligned with industry regulations.

Organize workloads into migration waves based on priority, complexity, and dependencies.

Problem-solving session to build a matrix that helps decide which applications to migrate first.

Practical exercise to create a checklist covering all pre-migration tasks and validations.

Walk through a real-world assessment scenario involving Azure and Google Cloud workloads.

Overview of MGN and how it simplifies lift-and-shift migrations from various sources.

Step-by-step guide to migrating virtual machines from Azure to AWS with MGN.

Techniques for replicating Google Cloud instances and handling compatibility issues.

Strategies for migrating from OVH, including server conversion and network setup.

Learn DMS fundamentals for both homogeneous and heterogeneous database migrations.

Hands-on with SCT to convert schemas and code from databases like Azure SQL or Google Cloud SQL.

Use DataSync for efficient, secure transfer of large datasets between cloud storage.

When and how to use Snowball devices for petabyte-scale migrations.

Optimize uploads to S3 using acceleration features for faster data transfer.

Modernize legacy applications by containerizing them for ECS or EKS.

Explore strategies for refactoring applications to run on container services post-migration.

Establish hybrid connectivity during migration with VPN or Direct Connect.

Plan network transitions to maintain uptime and security during the move.

Execute a live migration of a sample multi-tier application from start to finish.

Methods to verify application functionality and data integrity post-migration.

Run load and stress tests to ensure the migrated environment meets performance targets.

Step-by-step guide to updating DNS and routing traffic with minimal downtime.

Prepare and practice rollback procedures in case of migration issues.

Use Compute Optimizer to select instance types that balance cost and performance.

Set up monitoring dashboards and audit logs for ongoing visibility.

Implement Config rules to track configuration changes and compliance.

Analyze usage patterns to commit to cost-saving pricing models.

Integrate financial management into your operations for ongoing cost control.

Enable and configure GuardDuty to detect threats in your new AWS environment.

Aggregate security findings and manage compliance across AWS services.

Refine permissions to follow the principle of least privilege for security.

Plan and execute the shutdown of old systems without data loss or disruption.

Real-world example of optimizing performance and costs after moving to AWS.

Establish processes to learn from the migration and apply improvements.

Use Orchestrator to automate and manage complex migration workflows at scale.

Design and implement multi-account setups for governance and isolation.

Strategies for migrating workloads across multiple AWS regions for redundancy.

Handle the complexity of breaking down and moving microservices-based applications.

Techniques for managing interdependent systems and service meshes during migration.

Implement DR and HA patterns to ensure business continuity after moving to AWS.

Set up continuous integration and delivery pipelines for migrated applications.

Use tools like AWS CloudFormation to automate environment setup and consistency.

Configure centralized monitoring and logging for enterprise-level visibility.

Advanced cost tracking and optimization for large-scale AWS deployments.

Ensure regulatory compliance and policy enforcement across accounts.

In-depth look at a large-scale migration, including challenges and solutions.

Discuss upcoming AWS features and industry trends in cloud migration as of 2026.

Establish an internal team or process to standardize and improve migration practices.