From Setbacks to Success: How to Overcome Data Center to Cloud Migration Challenges

In this episode of Atlassian Impact, Erin Philips and guest expert Galen Kralik, a Technical Project Manager at Isos Technology, discuss the intricacies of Atlassian Cloud migrations. They delve into common pain points of on-prem solutions, the benefits of Cloud migration, and the hesitations enterprises face due to control and security concerns. The episode provides valuable insights on best practices for planning and executing migrations, the importance of thorough preparation and collaborative processes, and strategies to avoid common pitfalls. The discussion also highlights the significance of consistent governance and clear expectations to ensure a successful migration to the cloud.

Main Topics

• 00:56 - Common Pain Points with On-Prem Solutions that Lead to Cloud Consideration
• 02:13 - Cloud Solution Upkeep: Security Patches and Disaster Recovery
• 03:53 - Why Enterprises Hesitate to Move to the Cloud: Control, Security, and Compliance Concerns
• 06:15 - Balancing Control and Trust in Cloud Migrations
• 07:26 - Best Practices for Planning and Executing Successful Cloud Migrations
• 09:12 - Preparing Data for Migration: The Role of Assessments
• 10:52 - Collaborative Migration Process: Ensuring a Smooth Transition
• 13:30 - Common Pitfalls in Cloud Migrations and Strategies to Mitigate Risks
• 16:00 - Importance of Consistent Governance for Successful Cloud Migrations
• 17:36 - Recommendations for Ensuring Ongoing Cloud Success: Optimization, Enhancement, and Maintenance

Episode Guests

• Galen Kralik, Technical Project Manager at Isos Technology

Additional Resources

• Whitepaper: The Essential Guide to Overcoming Migration Obstacles and Accelerating Your Transition to Cloud