{"id":23906,"date":"2025-09-24T11:41:30","date_gmt":"2025-09-24T11:41:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.orangemantra.com\/blog\/?p=23906"},"modified":"2025-12-30T06:47:15","modified_gmt":"2025-12-30T06:47:15","slug":"aws-migration-tools","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.orangemantra.com\/blog\/aws-migration-tools","title":{"rendered":"AWS Migration Tools: Building Your Cloud Migration Factory"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you&#8217;re reading this, you&#8217;re likely considering a move to the cloud. If you&#8217;re like most of our clients, you&#8217;re not moving one app, but dozens. Frankly, it can look like a massive, complicated puzzle.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">That\u2019s exactly why we\u2019ve stopped thinking about it as a simple &#8220;lift and shift.&#8221; Instead, we think of it as building a factory. Imagine a well-oiled machine where every tool has a specific role, and all the parts work together on a single, smooth conveyor belt.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This mindset shift takes the potential chaos of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.orangemantra.com\/services\/aws-cloud-migration\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\"><b>AWS cloud migration<\/b><\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and turns it into something predictable and manageable.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In this article, we\u2019ll walk you through how to build your own migration factory using AWS migration tools. We\u2019ll show you how to make these tools work in concert, so you can move faster, reduce risk, and even modernize your applications as you go.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.orangemantra.com\/blog\/aws-migration-tools\/#4_Core_AWS_Migration_ToolsServices\" >4 Core AWS Migration Tools\/Services\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.orangemantra.com\/blog\/aws-migration-tools\/#How_Your_Migration_Factory_Runs\" >How Your Migration Factory Runs?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.orangemantra.com\/blog\/aws-migration-tools\/#Governing_Your_Migration_with_AWS_Migration_Hub\" >Governing Your Migration with AWS Migration Hub\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.orangemantra.com\/blog\/aws-migration-tools\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.orangemantra.com\/blog\/aws-migration-tools\/#FAQs\" >FAQs\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Core_AWS_Migration_ToolsServices\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">4 Core AWS Migration Tools\/Services<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Alright, let&#8217;s get into the nuts and bolts. Every great factory has specialized stations. In your cloud migration factory, these stations are powered by specific AWS tools, each designed for a critical part of the job.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>1. AWS Application Discovery Service<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You can&#8217;t build anything without a blueprint. This AWS migration tool automatically discovers your on-premises servers, maps their dependencies, and tells you exactly what you&#8217;re working with. It\u2019s the essential first step to avoid any &#8220;oops, we forgot that one&#8221; moments later.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>2. AWS Snow Family &amp; DataSync<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This is for moving all your data. If you have massive amounts of information, physically shipping a Snowball device is often faster and cheaper than sending it over the internet. For network-based transfers, DataSync automates and accelerates the process. They&#8217;re the moving trucks for your digital furniture.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-23909 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orangemantra.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/aws-snow.png\" alt=\"aws-snow\" width=\"936\" height=\"226\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW107926480 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW107926480 BCX0\">Image from <\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW107926480 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.aws.amazon.com\/datasync\/latest\/userguide\/s3-cross-account-transfer.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW107926480 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW107926480 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\"><b>AWS<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW107926480 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW107926480 BCX0\"> showing cross-account transfer using <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW107926480 BCX0\">DataSync<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3>3. AWS Application Migration Service<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This is the heart of the factory. MGN (as it&#8217;s called) effortlessly replicates your servers whether they&#8217;re physical, virtual, or in another cloud &#8211; right into AWS. The best part is that it&#8217;s designed for minimal downtime and lets you test everything in the cloud before you flip the switch.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-23911 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orangemantra.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/aws-migration-app.jpg\" alt=\"application-migration\" width=\"800\" height=\"410\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW212599818 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW212599818 BCX0\">Image from <\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW212599818 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.aws.amazon.com\/prescriptive-guidance\/latest\/migration-databases-postgresql-ec2\/app-migration-service-considerations.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW212599818 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW212599818 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\"><b>AWS<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW212599818 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW212599818 BCX0\"><b> <\/b>illustrating the architecture for migrating an on-premises PostgreSQL database to AWS Cloud using the Application Migration Service.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW212599818 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>4. AWS Database Migration Service &#8211; DMS<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Databases are tricky and need a specialist. DMS migrates your databases to AWS services like Amazon RDS or Aurora with minimal disruption. It keeps your data in sync until you&#8217;re ready to complete the move, so your applications never skip a beat.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-23912 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orangemantra.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/aws-dms.jpg\" alt=\"aws-dms\" width=\"499\" height=\"150\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.aws.amazon.com\/dms\/latest\/userguide\/Welcome.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\"><b>diagram taken from AWS<\/b><\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> shows how the AWS DMS replication process works.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Individually, these <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.orangemantra.com\/blog\/top-open-source-devops-tools\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\"><b>DevOps tools<\/b><\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> are powerful. But the real magic happens when you get them working together on the same production line.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Your_Migration_Factory_Runs\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">How Your Migration Factory Runs?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Now that you&#8217;ve seen the AWS migration tools, let&#8217;s talk about the process that moves everything forward. A factory isn&#8217;t just a room full of tools; it&#8217;s the step-by-step system that turns raw materials into a finished product. Your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.orangemantra.com\/services\/cloud-migration\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\"><b>cloud migration<\/b><\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> is no different.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Here\u2019s how the process flows from one station to the next:\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Phase 1: Assess &amp; Plan<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This is where it all starts. You can&#8217;t build anything without a plan.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This is where Application Discovery Service does its thing. It automatically inventories your servers and maps their dependencies. That data then flows directly into AWS Migration Hub, giving you a single dashboard to see everything, group applications, and build a realistic, data-driven migration plan. It turns guesswork into strategy.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Phase 2: Mobilize\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Before you start production, you set up your machines. Here, you configure your AWS migration tools for the specific workload.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You install the Application Migration Service (MGN) agent on your source servers to start the replication process. You set up a Database Migration Service (DMS) instance for your databases. You&#8217;re getting the assembly line ready for its first run.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Phase 3: Migrate &amp; Modernize\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This is where the factory comes to life. Work happens in waves, not all at once. In this phase, MGN is continuously replicating your servers. You can launch them in AWS for testing without impacting your live systems.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Meanwhile, DMS is migrating your databases. The key is orchestration; making sure the database cutover with DMS happens in sync with the application cutover using MGN. This coordinated effort is how you achieve those coveted &#8220;low-downtime&#8221; migrations.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Phase 4: Operate &amp; Optimize\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The job isn&#8217;t done when the product boxes up. You need to ensure it works perfectly. After cutover, the role of the migration tools winds down.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Now, it&#8217;s about using native AWS services to ensure your newly migrated applications are secure, cost-effective, and performant. This means using things like AWS Cost Explorer for right-sizing and AWS Trusted Advisor for best practices. It&#8217;s the final quality check.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This phased approach is what transforms a collection of tools into a true migration factory.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Governing_Your_Migration_with_AWS_Migration_Hub\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Governing Your Migration with AWS Migration Hub\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You\u2019ve got your specialized stations and a smooth conveyor belt. But how do you make sure everything is running on time and nothing gets lost? You need a control room.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In your AWS migration factory, that\u2019s <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">AWS Migration Hub.<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It acts as your single, central dashboard. It\u2019s the pane of glass where you can monitor the status of every application, across every tool, in every phase of your cloud migration.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Here\u2019s what that looks like in practice:\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>1. Total Visibility<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Remember the inventory and dependency maps created by Application Discovery Service? Migration Hub ingests that data.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Remember the replication status from Application Migration Service (MGN)? It\u2019s tracked here. The status of your DMS tasks? It\u2019s all here. Instead of logging into four different consoles, you get one unified view.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>2. Track Progress by Application<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You don\u2019t migrate \u201cservers\u201d; you migrate applications, which are often groups of servers. Migration Hub lets you group these resources and track the progress of each application as a single unit, from discovery to cutover.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>3. Simplify Reporting<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For project managers and leadership, this is very useful. Instead of cobbling together reports from different sources, you can use Migration Hub to generate clear, consistent status updates.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It provides the data you need to show exactly how the project is progressing, which helps manage stakeholder expectations and keep the project on track.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Conclusion<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">So, what\u2019s the takeaway? What we feel as a<b> <\/b><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.orangemantra.com\/services\/cloud-solutions\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\"><b>cloud consulting company<\/b><\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> is that a large-scale cloud migration doesn\u2019t have to feel like a high-risk, all-or-nothing project. By thinking like a factory architect and not a manual laborer; you transform it into a controlled, repeatable, and even predictable program.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This factory approach is how our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.orangemantra.com\/services\/devops-solutions\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\"><b>DevOps consulting company<\/b><\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> helps our clients move with confidence. It reduces risk, controls costs, and turns the massive project in front of you into just another successful production run.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ready to lay the blueprint for your migration factory? [<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.orangemantra.com\/get-a-quote\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\"><b>Reach out to our team<\/b><\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">] for a free, no-obligation discovery session. Let&#8217;s build something together.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Also Read<\/b>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.orangemantra.com\/blog\/aws-monitoring-best-practices\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AWS Monitoring Best Practices<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">FAQs<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><b>1. Isn&#8217;t setting this factory approach more work upfront?\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Yes, it requires more initial planning. But this investment is essential. 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