Take the Guesswork Out of Azure Migration with an Assessment
- Matt Eide - Technical Architect, Enterprise Cloud Infrastructure
- Reading Time: 5 mins
You know Microsoft Azure is where you want to go. The benefits of cloud infrastructure are clear—but the journey? It’s not always straightforward.
The thought of migrating often brings up more questions than answers. How long will it take? What will it cost? Are there hidden risks? What if unexpected challenges derail the process?
The best way to get answers is with an Azure Rapid Migration Assessment. This assessment brings clarity to every step of your Azure migration, taking it from a leap of faith into a well-planned, strategic move.
We’ll explain how you can uncover the full scope of your migration, address potential hurdles, and gain the insights needed to move forward with confidence.
Why Start Your Azure Migration with an Assessment?
Know the Landscape Before You Move
When it comes to the cloud migration journey, understanding what you’re dealing with is half the battle. A migration assessment will dig into your existing IT infrastructure, applications and workloads, uncovering the full picture of your migration landscape.
This will give you a clear understanding of your migration costs, the performance improvements you should expect after your move, any potential issues that could crop up during migration, and actionable insights that will make your shift easier.
Cut Complexity and Mitigate Risks
Any infrastructure migration can be complex, with interdependencies and technical hurdles. An assessment identifies which workloads and applications are best suited for migration while flagging dependencies and potential risks. This approach—a proactive one—saves you from costly surprises, helping to simplify the migration process and reduce overall risk.
Plan with Confidence
A great assessment doesn’t just outline the steps—it delivers everything you need to move forward with clarity and purpose.
The HBS Azure Rapid Migration Assessment equips you with detailed, data-backed insights, setting realistic timelines, budget expectations, and a clear roadmap for your Azure journey.
HBS Azure Rapid Migration Assessment Deliverables:
- Assessment Report
A comprehensive report detailing findings with risk and cost analysis and a recommended migration strategy. This report will give you a full picture of what’s involved in your migration.
- Azure Readiness for Each Virtual Machine
Specific readiness insights for each virtual machine in your environment, ensuring you know what needs adjustment and what’s ready to go.
- Financial Impact
Get Azure consumption pricing estimates that help you understand the financial impact upfront so you can budget better.
- High-level Architecture Design
A high-level design of your future state, including network and WAN requirements and documented designs for Azure IaaS and PaaS services.
- Executive Summary
A concise, high-level roadmap outlining key milestones, activities, financial impact, and an execution timeline for your migration. This summary provides a clear view for leadership, aligning teams on a strategic path forward.
The Benefits of an Azure Migration Assessment
- Cost Estimation
Gain a clear understanding of migration costs based on your current setup. Knowing the financial impact upfront lets you plan smarter, avoiding surprise expenses that can strain your budget. - Performance Insights
Discover potential performance improvements by comparing your current infrastructure with Azure’s capabilities. These insights ensure you’re not just moving to the cloud but optimizing how you operate once there. - Risk Mitigation
Migration isn’t without its risks, from security gaps to compatibility issues. Our assessment identifies potential pitfalls so they can be addressed before they become costly roadblocks. - Tailored Recommendations
Every organization’s infrastructure is unique. Our assessment provides customized recommendations aligned to your specific environment and business goals, so you’re set up for success. - Fast and Non-Intrusive
We know your team has day-to-day responsibilities. The assessment process is quick and minimally disruptive, allowing you to gather essential insights with minimal impact on operations.
Key Features of the Azure Rapid Migration Assessment from HBS
Low-Cost/No-Cost Offering
For qualified customers, Microsoft provides funding toward migration assessment services, covering a large—sometimes the entire—portion of assessment hours. This high-value service typically requires minimal financial commitment from you, giving you a clear understanding of your migration needs without stretching your budget.
Scalable Across Industries and Business Size
Regardless of your industry vertical or company size, the Azure Rapid Migration Assessment is adaptable to all organizations.
Simple Process: Customer and Partner Surveys
The assessment is a simple, two-part exercise—one from your team and one from HBS. This straightforward process quickly gathers the data needed to build your migration roadmap, without bogging you down with complex requirements.
Microsoft Ecosystem Integration
Transition to Azure smoothly with the confidence that comes from Microsoft’s robust ecosystem. The assessment identifies how best to leverage Azure’s services and tools for a hassle-free migration that aligns with Microsoft’s best practices.
Why the HBS Azure Rapid Migration Assessment?
Facing the unknowns of migration is easier with a partner who truly knows the terrain. At HBS, we don’t just hand over an assessment report and walk away. We’re here to guide you through each step, helping you interpret findings and make decisions that align with your unique goals. Our expertise ensures that your Azure migration journey is smooth, efficient, and designed for long-term success.
Our qualifications speak for themselves. As a Microsoft Managed Partner—a designation awarded to only the top 1% of Microsoft US Partners—HBS is trusted for our deep Azure expertise. We hold all six Microsoft Solution Partner designations, including specializations in Digital & App Innovation and Modern Work. From security configurations to workload management and cost planning, we bring a level of knowledge and experience that few can match.
Know What to Know Before Migrating to Azure
If you’re ready to move to Azure but don’t want to leave anything to chance, start with an Azure Rapid Migration Assessment. It’s the fast, efficient way to turn migration unknowns into actionable insights—so you can approach your cloud journey with confidence.
Contact HBS today to schedule your Azure Rapid Migration Assessment and take the first step toward a smooth transition to Azure.
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