Journey to the cloud via Microsoft Azure and lessons learned along the way
Longtime Microsoft veteran Pete Apple, a principal service engineer in Microsoft Digital, discusses how the company has benefitted from moving to the cloud and running on Microsoft Azure. Watch the video to gain insight on lessons learned about easy wins, top security considerations and best practices, cloud optimization approaches, segmentation, iterative processes and more.
Easy Wins in Cloud Migration
Organizations can start by understanding their current inventory in datacenters and identifying application dependencies. This foundational knowledge allows for quick wins, such as optimizing existing processes and leveraging cloud capabilities for more flexible and agile deployments.
Benefits of Moving to Azure
By moving to the cloud, Microsoft has enhanced its flexibility and agility in deployments. This shift has allowed the team to rethink their operational strategies and improve incident and change management processes, ultimately leading to a more efficient IT infrastructure.
Cloud Security Best Practices
It's crucial to adopt best practices such as segmenting the Azure environment and advocating for the move within the organization. Engaging early adopters for proof of concept can help champion the transition and ensure that security measures are integrated from the start.
Journey to the cloud via Microsoft Azure and lessons learned along the way
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