Our Assessment Methodology

A proven, iterative approach that ensures every migration starts with clarity, not guesswork.

Step 01

Discovery & Inventory

We catalog every asset across your on-premises, colocation, and existing cloud environments. Servers, databases, networks, dependencies, and custom applications are automatically discovered using secure, agent-based and agentless scanning tools.

Step 02

Dependency & Workflow Mapping

Applications rarely exist in isolation. We map inter-service dependencies, data flows, and latency requirements to ensure zero disruption during cutover. Business-critical workflows are flagged for prioritized migration sequencing.

Step 03

Readiness & Risk Scoring

Each workload receives a readiness score based on compatibility, security posture, compliance requirements, and performance baselines. High-risk items are flagged for refactoring or hybrid deployment strategies.

Step 04

Architecture & Target Design

We design your target cloud architecture using infrastructure-as-code principles. Network topology, IAM policies, scaling rules, and disaster recovery configurations are pre-defined before a single workload moves.

Step 05

Migration Strategy & Timeline

Based on business impact and technical readiness, we develop a phased migration plan with clear milestones, rollback procedures, and resource allocation. You get a predictable timeline with defined success criteria.

Comprehensive Evaluation Matrix

We don't just count servers. We analyze performance, security, cost, and future scalability.

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Workload Performance

CPU/RAM utilization patterns, I/O throughput, peak vs baseline usage, and seasonal traffic analysis to right-size target instances.

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Security & Compliance

Data classification, encryption standards, regulatory requirements (SOC2, HIPAA, GDPR), and identity/access mapping.

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Cost & TCO Analysis

Current infrastructure spend, hidden costs, projected cloud pricing, reserved instance recommendations, and 3-year ROI modeling.

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Network & Latency

Bandwidth requirements, cross-region dependencies, CDN integration points, and DNS routing strategies.

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Legacy & Technical Debt

End-of-life software, monolithic architectures, unsupported databases, and refactoring opportunities for cloud-native transformation.

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Disaster Recovery

RTO/RPO requirements, backup validation, failover testing protocols, and multi-region redundancy design.

Tools & Frameworks We Use

Industry-standard platforms combined with proprietary analytics engines for precision planning.

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CloudNexus Scout

Proprietary discovery engine for deep inventory mapping

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Migration Hub

Centralized tracking, dependency graphs, and readiness dashboards

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Terraform & IaC

Infrastructure-as-code for reproducible target environments

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FinOps Calculator

Real-time cost modeling and optimization recommendations

What You Receive

Actionable intelligence, not just PDF reports. Every deliverable is built for execution.

Comprehensive Assessment Report

Detailed findings, risk matrices, and executive summary with clear next steps.

Target Architecture Blueprint

Visual network diagrams, IAM policies, security controls, and scaling configurations.

Phased Migration Roadmap

Timeline with milestones, resource allocation, testing windows, and cutover procedures.

TCO & ROI Projection

3-year financial modeling with optimization strategies and reserved instance planning.

CloudNexus_Assessment_v2.pdf Ready
Migration_Roadmap_2025.xlsx Template
Architecture_Blueprint.drawio Draft

Ready to Map Your Migration?

Schedule a complimentary 45-minute assessment consultation. Our architects will review your environment and deliver a preliminary readiness score within 5 business days.