Organizations looking to modernize their IT infrastructure often begin with cloud migration. While many opt for a Lift and Shift approach to expedite the move, a “Lift and Optimize” strategy offers a more balanced path, blending speed with strategic enhancements that unlock cloud-native benefits earlier in the journey.
What is Lift and Optimize?
Lift and Optimize involves migrating applications and workloads to the cloud with targeted modifications to improve performance, scalability, and cost-efficiency. Unlike the purely re-hosting approach of Lift and Shift, Lift and Optimize identifies and implements key improvements during the migration process—without the extensive redevelopment of full application modernization.
Benefits of Lift and Optimize
- Improved Efficiency: Address inefficiencies during migration, leveraging cloud-native features like auto-scaling, managed services, and optimized storage options.
- Cost Management: Optimize resource allocation and operational costs by configuring applications to better utilize cloud capabilities.
- Enhanced Performance: Tailor workloads for cloud environments to improve reliability, latency, and overall user experience.
- Future-Ready Foundation: Set the stage for deeper modernization efforts, avoiding technical debt that can accumulate with Lift and Shift.
When to Consider Lift and Optimize
- VMware Alternatives: Organizations using VMware or similar platforms can leverage Lift and Optimize to re-platform workloads onto native public cloud services, reducing licensing dependencies and costs.
- Hybrid Cloud Environments: Integrate on-premises systems with cloud-native architectures for seamless operations.
- Critical Workloads: Prioritize high-value or high-impact applications where optimization delivers immediate returns.
A Pragmatic Approach
- Workload Assessment: Identify applications with clear optimization opportunities that balance effort and impact.
- Incremental Enhancements: Implement changes like database migration, containerization, or managed service adoption.
- Secure Migration: Address security and compliance needs upfront to avoid post-migration challenges.
- Iterative Optimization: Post-migration, refine workloads to further align with cloud-native best practices.
Partnering for Success
At InterVision, we’ve guided countless organizations through Lift and Optimize migrations, helping them realize cloud value faster while maintaining operational continuity. Whether exploring VMware alternatives or enhancing existing applications, we ensure your cloud journey is strategic, efficient, and aligned to business outcomes.
Contact us to learn how Lift and Optimize can elevate your IT modernization efforts today.
