Cloud repatriation refers to the process of moving data and applications back to traditional, on-premises systems from a public cloud provider. This trend is usually driven by the high costs and complexity of cloud computing, as many enterprises have found that their cloud bills are higher than expected. This is often due to inefficiencies in their migrated applications and data. While refactoring these workloads to be more cost-efficient on the cloud can be time-consuming and expensive, repatriation may be a more cost-effective option in some cases, particularly for workloads that do not require advanced cloud-based services or can take advantage of the lower prices of traditional data center hardware. However, when deciding whether to repatriate workloads to a traditional data center or not, it is important to consider some variables, like dependencies on specialized cloud-based services or the potential cost savings from native cloud capabilities.
Some tips to avoid cloud repatriation and therefore save money and time can be taken. OpenCloudification can help, either if you are looking for the expertise or simply to double-check that you are following these steps correctly:
- Plan and prepare the migration process: Take the time to thoroughly assess your current workloads and determine which ones are suitable for the cloud. Consider factors such as the workload’s performance and scalability requirements, as well as any dependencies on cloud services.
- Refactor your applications and data for the cloud: This can involve redesigning your applications to take advantage of native cloud capabilities such as auto-scaling and security, as well as optimizing your data storage for the cloud.
- Monitor and manage your cloud costs: Keep track of your cloud usage and expenses, and take steps to optimize your cost efficiency. This can involve turning off idle resources or using cost-effective storage options, for instance.
- Review your cloud contract: Make sure you understand it and ensure that it aligns with your business needs.
- Use a cloud management platform: It can help you automate and optimize your cloud usage, as well as provide visibility into your cloud costs and performance.
Read more about the Cloud Repatriation trend:
InfoWorld: https://www.infoworld.com/article/3684369/2023-could-be-the-year-of-public-cloud-repatriation.html
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