Five questions before any server migration

A migration rarely fails because of technology. Usually answers are missing that could have been settled beforehand.

Before the first service moves, these points should be answered in writing.

  • Which applications depend on each other?
  • How long may a service be down at most?
  • Is there a tested way back?
  • Who checks after the move that everything works?
  • When is the old system finally switched off?