Server Infrastructure Modernization Roadmap Server infrastructure is evolving quickly, and a clear roadmap helps teams reduce risk, improve uptime, and lower costs. The plan should be realistic, staged, and aligned with business goals. Start small, learn fast, and expand as you gain confidence.
Core phases
Assess and inventory: map servers, cloud assets, licenses, and dependencies. Gather performance data, latency, and cost metrics. Decide the model: choose on‑premises, cloud, or hybrid. Define a primary operating model and target architecture. Pilot and standardize: run small pilots with Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, Ansible). Create a single source of truth for configuration. Modernize in layers: move from manual setups to automated, reproducible environments. Use containers for suitable workloads and plan orchestration. Operate with discipline: adopt DevOps practices, lightweight CI/CD for infrastructure, centralized monitoring and alerts. Govern and optimize: implement security controls, policy checks, and cost governance. Schedule regular reviews to prevent drift. A practical roadmap Year 1 focus
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