When we migrate data driven applications to the cloud there are many factors to consider outside of just the database environment. We need to understand how the fundamentals of cloud platforms will impact the different components and how this will manifest in behavioural changes to the systems we manage.

Using an n-Tier web application with a SQL Server database back end we will work through the scenario options to understand how to migrate the whole system from on-premises to the Azure cloud. Looking at the key decision points and how they will impact the direction that is taken when selecting the correct migration pathway.

After this workshop you will be able to apply the techniques to ensure successful migrations to the cloud for a whole system or just a part of it.

Agenda Items
1. Overview of an existing on-premises web application and the architecture, availability, operability, and general business requirements for the migration to the cloud.
2. Understand migration options and pathways for getting to the cloud, how to select the most appropriate for the given scenario.
3. How to plan and tackle the migration, identifying dependencies and performing dry runs before completing the migration.
4. Enact a migration to the cloud from on-premises to the cloud, perform verification, and post migration tasks.