{"id":5804,"date":"2026-03-20T12:49:11","date_gmt":"2026-03-20T12:49:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/blog\/?p=5804"},"modified":"2026-03-20T12:53:49","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T12:53:49","slug":"on-premise-to-cloud-migration-checklist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/blog\/on-premise-to-cloud-migration-checklist\/","title":{"rendered":"On-Prem to Cloud Migration Checklist: 12 Must-Check Points  [2026]"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"block_sum\"><em>Nowadays, organisations move workloads from on-premises infrastructure to various cloud platforms. In the process, they often face data loss, security gaps, compliance failures, or unexpected costs. All these risks take place due to a lack of checklist structured planning. The pre and post-planning of the migration determines its success rate. Thus, this article will walk you through 12 must-check points of an on-prem to cloud migration checklist for a secure and effective transition.<\/em><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/blog\/on-premise-to-cloud-migration-checklist\/#Signs_That_Your_On-Prem_Infrastructure_Needs_Cloud_Migration\" >Signs That Your On-Prem Infrastructure Needs Cloud Migration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/blog\/on-premise-to-cloud-migration-checklist\/#What_Causes_On-Prem_to_Cloud_Migration_to_Fail\" >What Causes On-Prem to Cloud Migration to Fail?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/blog\/on-premise-to-cloud-migration-checklist\/#On-Prem_to_Cloud_Migration_Checklist_12_Must-Check_Points\" >On-Prem to Cloud Migration Checklist: 12 Must-Check Points<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/blog\/on-premise-to-cloud-migration-checklist\/#Pre-Migration_Planning_and_Assessment\" >Pre-Migration: Planning and Assessment<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/blog\/on-premise-to-cloud-migration-checklist\/#Point_1_Define_Clear_Migration_Goals\" >Point 1: Define Clear Migration Goals<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/blog\/on-premise-to-cloud-migration-checklist\/#Point_2_Audit_Your_Existing_Infrastructure\" >Point 2: Audit Your Existing Infrastructure<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/blog\/on-premise-to-cloud-migration-checklist\/#Point_3_Identify_the_Workloads_Pick_a_Migration_Strategy\" >Point 3: Identify the Workloads &amp; Pick a Migration Strategy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/blog\/on-premise-to-cloud-migration-checklist\/#Point_4_Perform_a_Cloud_Readiness_Assessment\" >Point 4: Perform a Cloud Readiness Assessment<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/blog\/on-premise-to-cloud-migration-checklist\/#During_Migration_Execution_and_Security\" >During Migration: Execution and Security<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/blog\/on-premise-to-cloud-migration-checklist\/#Point_5_Create_a_Robust_Network_Architecture\" >Point 5: Create a Robust Network Architecture<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/blog\/on-premise-to-cloud-migration-checklist\/#Point_6_Implement_Identity_and_Access_Management_IAM\" >Point 6: Implement Identity and Access Management (IAM)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/blog\/on-premise-to-cloud-migration-checklist\/#Point_7_Migrate_Data_Securely_Validate_Integrity\" >Point 7: Migrate Data Securely &amp; Validate Integrity<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/blog\/on-premise-to-cloud-migration-checklist\/#Point_8_Address_Security_and_Compliance_in_Parallel\" >Point 8: Address Security and Compliance in Parallel<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/blog\/on-premise-to-cloud-migration-checklist\/#Post-Migration_Testing_and_Optimisation\" >Post-Migration: Testing and Optimisation<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/blog\/on-premise-to-cloud-migration-checklist\/#Point_9_Run_Pre-_Post-Migration_Testing\" >Point 9: Run Pre- &amp; Post-Migration Testing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/blog\/on-premise-to-cloud-migration-checklist\/#Point_10_Conduct_Load_Stress_and_Rollback_Testing\" >Point 10: Conduct Load, Stress, and Rollback Testing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/blog\/on-premise-to-cloud-migration-checklist\/#Point_11_Monitor_Performance_and_Optimise_Costs\" >Point 11: Monitor Performance and Optimise Costs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/blog\/on-premise-to-cloud-migration-checklist\/#Point_12_Train_Teams_and_Establish_Governance\" >Point 12: Train Teams and Establish Governance<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/blog\/on-premise-to-cloud-migration-checklist\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/blog\/on-premise-to-cloud-migration-checklist\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Signs_That_Your_On-Prem_Infrastructure_Needs_Cloud_Migration\"><\/span>Signs That Your On-Prem Infrastructure Needs Cloud Migration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>But the question is, why would an IT professional even need to migrate from on-prem to cloud? The answer to this is listed below.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>They frequently require <strong>costly hardware upgrades<\/strong> or maintenance cycles.<\/li>\n<li>The team struggles to <strong>scale the resources<\/strong> when the traffic spikes.<\/li>\n<li>Moreover, on the on-premise systems, disaster recovery <strong>remains slow &amp; unreliable<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Additionally, the remote access to internal applications is <strong>limited or overly complex<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Also, the compliance audits <strong>reveal security gaps<\/strong> that legacy infrastructure cannot address.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Causes_On-Prem_to_Cloud_Migration_to_Fail\"><\/span>What Causes On-Prem to Cloud Migration to Fail?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Given below are the reasons you might be facing these issues. Read through them carefully and identify the actual root cause in your situation.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The comprehensive <strong>inventory of hardware<\/strong>, <strong>software<\/strong>, <strong>applications<\/strong>, &amp; <strong>data <\/strong>got skipped.<\/li>\n<li>Ignoring dependency mapping eventually leads to <strong>broken application behaviour<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Users <strong>treat security &amp; compliance<\/strong> as a final step rather than integrating them from the start.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Less team training<\/strong> leads to low adoption of cloud tools &amp; workflows.<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>poor data validation practices<\/strong> result in corruption or incomplete data transfers.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lack of a tested rollback plan<\/strong> leaves the teams stranded.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"On-Prem_to_Cloud_Migration_Checklist_12_Must-Check_Points\"><\/span>On-Prem to Cloud Migration Checklist: 12 Must-Check Points<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In this section, we will focus on the most effective steps to plan and execute a successful on-prem to cloud migration. The checklist is divided into three stages.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Pre-Migration: Planning and Assessment<\/li>\n<li>During Migration: Execution and Security<\/li>\n<li>Post-Migration: Testing and Optimisation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Read through each of these On-premises to cloud migration steps carefully &amp; apply them based on your environment and migration goals.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pre-Migration_Planning_and_Assessment\"><\/span>Pre-Migration: Planning and Assessment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Before you proceed to the actual migration, make sure to perform the pre-migration steps. Follow all the points below one by one to avoid any kind of data loss.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Point_1_Define_Clear_Migration_Goals\"><\/span>Point 1: Define Clear Migration Goals<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Firstly, an organisation must establish well-defined objectives that allow it to make informed and guided decisions throughout the migration process.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Steps to Define Migration Goals are as follows.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Note the primary business drivers, such as <strong>cost reduction, scalability, or disaster<\/strong> <strong>recovery<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>After that, set a <strong>measurable success criterion<\/strong> &amp; define what a successful migration looks like.<\/li>\n<li>Next, align migration goals with your overall IT strategy &amp; stakeholder expectations.<\/li>\n<li>Establish a <strong>realistic timeline &amp; budget<\/strong> with executive sign-off before proceeding.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4 class=\"main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Point_2_Audit_Your_Existing_Infrastructure\"><\/span>Point 2: Audit Your Existing Infrastructure<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Now, to determine what you need to migrate, replace, or retire before migration, you must audit the infrastructure of the on-prem platform.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cloud migration planning guide for auditing the infrastructure is as follows.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>First, run the discovery tools to catalogue all <strong>hardware, software, applications, &amp; data<\/strong> assets.<\/li>\n<li>Then, <strong>note down<\/strong> the <strong>dependencies <\/strong>b\/w applications, databases, &amp; network components.<\/li>\n<li>Identify the <strong>cloud-ready workloads<\/strong> v\/s the ones that require refactoring.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Mark any expiring system or license that needs to be addressed before migration.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4 class=\"main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Point_3_Identify_the_Workloads_Pick_a_Migration_Strategy\"><\/span>Point 3: Identify the Workloads &amp; Pick a Migration Strategy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>You can not migrate every workload the same way. Therefore, you must first classify each application and then apply the right strategy accordingly.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Steps to follow for identifying workload are as follows.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Group workloads by type, such as <strong>databases, web apps, storage, or legacy systems<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Assign a migration strategy to each group:<strong> Rehost, Replatform, Refactor, Repurchase, Retain, or Retire.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Prioritise <strong>low-risk, high-value workloads<\/strong> to migrate first as pilot candidates.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Validate each classification<\/strong> with your application owners and architecture team.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4 class=\"main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Point_4_Perform_a_Cloud_Readiness_Assessment\"><\/span>Point 4: Perform a Cloud Readiness Assessment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>This assessment basically helps organisations to evaluate the capabilities of their team, existing integrations &amp; infrastructure compatibility with your chosen cloud platform.<\/p>\n<p>Steps to Perform a Cloud Readiness Assessment:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Evaluate your <strong>team&#8217;s skills<\/strong> and <strong>identify gaps<\/strong> in cloud knowledge that require training.<\/li>\n<li>Map <strong>application dependencies<\/strong> and assess third-party integration compatibility.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cross-verify<\/strong> the utilisation of the available resources.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Choose the <strong>destination cloud platform<\/strong> &amp; make sure it meets your compliance requirements.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 class=\"main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"During_Migration_Execution_and_Security\"><\/span>During Migration: Execution and Security<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>During the execution, it is important to design a secure architecture &amp; implement a secure and error-free migration. Follow the checklist below, the on-prem to cloud migration checklist, during the migration phase.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Point_5_Create_a_Robust_Network_Architecture\"><\/span>Point 5: Create a Robust Network Architecture<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>It is essential to design the right network architecture before you migrate data, as it makes sure to result in a secure, reliable, and high-performance communication.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Steps to Design Network Architecture:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Plan <\/strong>your virtual private cloud (<strong>VPC) layout<\/strong>, <strong>subnets, <\/strong>and <strong>routing configurations<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Set up VPN tunnels<\/strong> or dedicated direct connect links between on-prem and cloud.<\/li>\n<li>Configure <strong>firewalls, security groups<\/strong>, and <strong>network access control<\/strong> lists appropriately.<\/li>\n<li>Test network throughput and latency to confirm performance meets application requirements.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4 class=\"main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Point_6_Implement_Identity_and_Access_Management_IAM\"><\/span>Point 6: Implement Identity and Access Management (IAM)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>IAM must be fully configured before any workload or data moves to the cloud to prevent unauthorised access during and after the migration.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Define <strong>roles, permissions<\/strong>, and <strong>access policies<\/strong> aligned with the principle of least privilege.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Turn on<\/strong> the multi-factor authentication (MFA) for all admin accounts.<\/li>\n<li>Make sure to set up the <strong>single sign-on<\/strong> (SSO) &amp; determine the federation for effortless user access.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Set up centralised logging<\/strong> for all authentication &amp; authorisation events in the cloud.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4 class=\"main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Point_7_Migrate_Data_Securely_Validate_Integrity\"><\/span>Point 7: Migrate Data Securely &amp; Validate Integrity<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Data migration is the most critical and risk-prone step of the entire process. Secure transfer and thorough validation prevent data loss or corruption in the new environment.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Steps to Migrate Data Securely are as follows.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>First, categorise all data by <strong>type, sensitivity, &amp; business criticality<\/strong> before any transfer begins.<\/li>\n<li>Use <strong>encrypted transfer protocols<\/strong> &amp; cloud-native migration services for all data movement.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Run checksum<\/strong> &amp; <strong>row-count validations<\/strong> immediately after each batch transfer completes.<\/li>\n<li>Test application behaviour against the migrated data to confirm it functions as expected.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4 class=\"main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Point_8_Address_Security_and_Compliance_in_Parallel\"><\/span>Point 8: Address Security and Compliance in Parallel<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li>Enable <strong>role-based access control (RBAC<\/strong>), encryption at rest, and encryption in transit.<\/li>\n<li>Map each workload to its applicable regulatory framework, such as <strong>GDPR, HIPAA, or ISO 27001.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Deploy cloud-native security<\/strong> monitoring and threat detection tools from day one.<\/li>\n<li>Schedule a compliance review before go-live to confirm all controls are in place and verified.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div class=\"user-query mb-3\">\n<p><strong>Note<\/strong>: To make the migration efficient, you can use the <strong><a title=\"Microsoft 365 Migration Software\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/office-365\/migration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Aryson Microsoft 365 Migration tool<\/a><\/strong> to migrate SharePoint On-Premises to Online. This software provides various advanced features like Date filter, real-time migration monitoring, and advanced mapping of source and target SharePoint tenants. Use the software and get hands-on experience of the complete migration. <span class=\"block_btn\"><a class=\"custom-download-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/demo-version\/aryson-microsoft-365-migration.exe\" rel=\"nofollow\"> Download Now<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<a class=\"custom-buy-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/office-365\/migration\/buynow.php\" rel=\"nofollow\"> Purchase Now<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Post-Migration_Testing_and_Optimisation\"><\/span>Post-Migration: Testing and Optimisation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Even after the migration completes, you must perform some of the crucial steps to make sure that the migration is performed securely. Now, follow the below given On-prem to cloud migration checklist after migration.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Point_9_Run_Pre-_Post-Migration_Testing\"><\/span>Point 9: Run Pre- &amp; Post-Migration Testing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li>To get ready for the migration, we need to set up a staging environment that is very similar to the production setup we have now. This will let us try things out before we actually make the switch.<\/li>\n<li>We should run tests on all the applications, <strong>APIs, and third-party integrations<\/strong> that we are moving.<\/li>\n<li>We have to make sure that we can get to all the data we need and that it is correct and consistent in the cloud environment.<\/li>\n<li>We need to write down what happens when we test everything and fix any problems before we go live with the new system.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4 class=\"main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Point_10_Conduct_Load_Stress_and_Rollback_Testing\"><\/span>Point 10: Conduct Load, Stress, and Rollback Testing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li>Simulate peak traffic scenarios to stress-test compute, storage, and network resources.<\/li>\n<li>Identify and resolve any performance bottlenecks discovered during load testing cycles.<\/li>\n<li>Execute a full rollback drill to confirm you can revert to on-premises systems cleanly.<\/li>\n<li>Set clear thresholds that trigger an automatic rollback decision during live cutover.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4 class=\"main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Point_11_Monitor_Performance_and_Optimise_Costs\"><\/span>Point 11: Monitor Performance and Optimise Costs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li>Deploy cloud monitoring tools to<strong> track CPU, memory, storage, and application performance.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Set up automated alerts<\/strong> for performance anomalies or cost spikes above defined thresholds.<\/li>\n<li>Enable autoscaling for <strong>dynamic workloads<\/strong> to match resource allocation with actual demand.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Review <\/strong>your cloud spend monthly and switch to reserved or spot instances where applicable.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4 class=\"main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Point_12_Train_Teams_and_Establish_Governance\"><\/span>Point 12: Train Teams and Establish Governance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Conduct role-specific cloud training<\/strong> for developers, administrators, and security personnel.<\/li>\n<li>Define <strong>governance policies<\/strong> covering resource access, cost controls, and compliance obligations.<\/li>\n<li>Maintain <strong>up-to-date documentation<\/strong> of all cloud infrastructure, configurations, and procedures.<\/li>\n<li>Schedule <strong>regular governance reviews <\/strong>to ensure policies evolve with your cloud environment.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 class=\"main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In the above article, we discussed the key symptoms that signal the need for cloud migration and the common causes of migration failure. Along with that, we explored all 12 must-check points of a comprehensive on-prem to cloud migration checklist across planning, execution, and post-migration phases.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"faq-main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1774010679792\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Q1. What is an on-prem to cloud migration checklist?\u00a0<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans-<\/strong> Cloud migration checklist 2026 is a structured set of steps that organisations follow to move their applications, data, and infrastructure from on-premises servers to a cloud environment safely and efficiently.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1774010702009\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Q2. 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