Cloud Migration Strategies: Lift-and-Shift vs Re-Architect
Cloud Migration Strategies: Lift-and-Shift vs Re-Architect Moving apps to the cloud can save costs, boost resilience, and simplify updates. Two common paths appear often: lift-and-shift, which moves apps with little change, and re-architect, which redesigns parts to fit cloud services. The best choice depends on goals, time, and skills. Lift-and-Shift Lift-and-Shift (rehosting) moves software to the cloud with minimal changes. It is fast and introduces less risk, making it attractive when time is short or the on‑prem system is complex to model. ...