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Moving on-prem apps to Microsoft Azure: The promise and the pitfalls

by Jeff Christman
Senior Consultant, Cloud Security

Companies and organizations of all sizes are beginning to move apps from on-premises servers into the cloud. What apps should customers prioritize moving to the cloud? And what are the advantages of hosting these apps in Azure? Let's take a look at the migration process and find out what makes sense to shift to the cloud.

Deciding what makes sense

Web-based apps and database-backed apps are the top migration candidates. You will want to move web-based apps first because Azure Web App Services makes it very easy to set up and connect these apps to the back-end and provision computing capacity.

Size and complexity of your databases

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About Jeff Christman

Jeff Christman is a distinguished Navy Veteran boasting more than two decades of expertise in the Information Technology sector. He possesses a specialized focus on cloud migration projects, having contributed his skills to prestigious organizations including Raytheon, AT&T, and NASA. Presently, he holds the position of Senior Cloud Security Consultant at a prominent consulting firm. Beyond his professional endeavors, Jeff is an accomplished author and educator, developing and publishing content and courses for renowned platforms such as Pluralsight.com, Techsnips.io, and Adamtheautomator.com.

Outside of his professional pursuits, Jeff enjoys engaging in fantasy football, exploring advancements in technology, and playfully teasing his teenage daughters.

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