Lift & Shift vs. Modernize: Choosing the Right Data Migration Strategy
Organizations moving to the cloud face a fundamental question: Should you simply lift and shift existing workloads, or should you modernize them? Both approaches offer distinct benefits and challenges. Understanding these differences helps you choose the right path for your business. This article explores both strategies and shows how Onix’s comprehensive approach can guide your decision. What Is Lift & Shift? The lift & shift strategy, sometimes called “rehosting,” involves moving applications and data from an existing environment to a new one—typically from on‑premises to cloud—without making significant changes to the application’s architecture or code. This approach is straightforward and can dramatically reduce migration time, making it ideal for organizations seeking a quick path to the cloud. Because lift & shift does not modify the application, the process is relatively simple. You keep your legacy architecture intact, avoiding the costs and risks of redesignin...