This IDC PlanScape details the process for evaluating whether shifting to a cloud-native strategy is appropriate. It also explains approaches to and best practices for adopting cloud-native technologies."Cloud migrations are old news, as cloud-native technologies have supplanted traditional cloud architectures and services as the keys to innovation," says Christopher Tozzi, adjunct research advisor with IDC's IT Executive Programs (IEP). "Yet classic cloud solutions continue to offer value for some use cases, which is why it's critical to assess when and how to migrate to a cloud-native strategy and when to stick with conventional cloud."
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Executive Summary
Why Is Cloud-Native Migration Important?
What Is Cloud-Native Migration?
Who Are the Key Stakeholders?
How Can My Organization Take Advantage of Cloud-Native Migration?
Application Scalability Needs
Cloud-Native Deployment Options
Anticipated Workload Lifetime
Internal Resources to Support Cloud-Native Migration
Cloud-Native ROI Opportunities
Vendor Lock-In Risks
The Need to Manage Traditional Cloud and Cloud Native Side by Side