CLOUD MIGRATION & MODERNIZATION
Nala Networks helps businesses assess, plan and migrate applications, databases and supporting services to AWS or Google Cloud.
We create a migration strategy based on your current environment, application dependencies, security requirements and operational goals — then help implement and validate the move.
A successful migration must preserve application functionality, data integrity, security, performance and business continuity.
Moving an existing problem to a cloud server does not solve it. At the same time, rebuilding an entire application when a simpler migration would work can introduce unnecessary cost and risk.
We assess each workload and recommend the right level of change.
IS IT TIME TO MIGRATE?
OUR MIGRATION SERVICES
From initial assessment through production cutover and post-migration support, we cover every stage of the migration lifecycle.
Migration Assessment
We review your current application and infrastructure before recommending a destination architecture — inventory, dependency mapping, security requirements, migration risks and constraints.
Migration Strategy and Architecture
We determine how each workload should move — rehost, replatform, refactor, replace, retain or retire — and produce a staged migration plan with responsibilities and rollback points.
Application Migration
We migrate applications, APIs, background services and scheduled workloads to appropriate AWS or Google Cloud services including EC2, ECS, Fargate, EKS, Cloud Run and GKE.
Database Migration
We plan and execute database migrations with attention to compatibility, data integrity, downtime and rollback — to RDS, Aurora, Cloud SQL, AlloyDB and managed PostgreSQL and MySQL environments.
Containerization and Modernization
Applications on manually configured servers may benefit from containerization. We help with Docker configuration, container builds, health checks, security, orchestration and CI/CD integration.
Testing, Cutover and Rollback
Before production cutover we validate application functionality, database integrity, integrations, scheduled jobs, performance, monitoring, backups, DNS routing and rollback procedures.
OUR MIGRATION PROCESS
Each migration follows a structured sequence. We assess before we design, design before we build, and validate before we cut over. No production traffic moves before the environment is tested.
Migration Sequence — Eight Phases
We identify the business reasons for migration, affected users, acceptable downtime and expected results.
We inventory systems, dependencies, databases, integrations, data and operational requirements.
We select the appropriate AWS or Google Cloud services and design networking, access, hosting, storage and monitoring.
We divide the migration into controlled stages with responsibilities, testing requirements, dependencies and rollback points.
For complex environments, we move a lower-risk workload first to validate the architecture and migration process.
We migrate the production workload according to the agreed cutover plan.
We verify functionality, integrations, data, security, monitoring, backups and performance.
After the environment stabilizes, we review sizing, cost, documentation and operating procedures.
WHAT YOU RECEIVE
Depending on the engagement, deliverables may include:
OUR APPROACH
Our migration approach is designed around four priorities that determine how we assess, plan and execute every workload move.
Business Continuity
We plan cutovers and rollback procedures around the acceptable level of business interruption — using maintenance windows, staged cutover or blue-green techniques depending on the application.
Data Integrity
Database and file migrations are validated before the new environment becomes authoritative. We verify row counts, referential integrity and application behaviour against the migrated data.
Security
Identity, network access, secrets, encryption and logging are considered during architecture — not added at the end.
Operational Readiness
Your team needs to know how to deploy, monitor, troubleshoot and recover the new environment after migration. We document every important process and procedure.
Do we need to rebuild our application?
Not necessarily. Some applications can be moved with minimal changes, while others benefit from containerization or partial modernization. We recommend the least disruptive approach that meets your business and technical requirements.
How long does a cloud migration take?
The timeline depends on application complexity, data volume, integrations, testing requirements and acceptable downtime. A focused application migration may take several weeks, while a multi-system migration may require a phased program.
Can you migrate our database separately?
Yes. Database migration can be completed as part of an application migration or as a focused project.
Can you migrate from AWS to Google Cloud or from GCP to AWS?
Yes. We can assess cross-cloud migrations as well as moves from traditional hosting or on-premise environments.
Can the application continue operating during migration?
Often, yes. The migration plan may use synchronization, staged cutover, maintenance windows or blue-green techniques depending on the application and database.
What happens after migration?
We validate the new environment, monitor the stabilization period, optimize resources, document operations and provide ongoing support if required.
PLAN YOUR MIGRATION
Planning a Move to AWS or Google Cloud?
Start with a clear assessment of your applications, dependencies and risks. Nala Networks can help define the migration path and implement it through controlled, documented stages.
