Migrating Compute Workloads to Azure VMs

Migrating compute workloads to Azure VMs is often the first approach organizations take when beginning Azure deployments. The so-called lift-and-shift method could minimize the effort and time for moving workloads from on-premises to Azure. For example, existing VMware and Hyper-V VMs can be hosted in Azure without reimplementing existing applications, although configuration changes will likely be required. However, VMware migration is not supported in all cases, and new management processes must be established when deploying on Azure.

The following Directions on Microsoft reports discuss topics and issues related to migrating compute workloads to Azure VMs.

General Azure Deployment

A lift-and-shift project might be an organization’s first Azure deployment, so the organization’s IT staff could use it to educate the CIO and other senior leaders on the business case and risks of Azure. An organization should plan Azure deployment and management practices and become familiar with Azure terminology