Cloud Migration Strategies: The 6 Rs

Cloud migration requires a tailored approach for each application, as the right strategy depends on the workload. The 6 Rs framework helps engineers and architects decide what to do with each application. The 6 Rs are: rehost, replatform, repurchase, refactor, retire, and retain, each with a different trade-off between effort and payoff. Engineers should consider the effort required and the potential benefits when choosing a strategy. A key takeaway is that not migrating an application can be a valuable decision.