Data Migration
Smarter, Faster Cloud Migrations
Enterprises use cloud data migration to accelerate digital transformation programs, delivering a faster return on investment, lower overall costs, and a streamlined data platform in the cloud.
Trusted Foundations
A successful cloud migration starts with a strong plan and a clear view of your data. Alation gives you a unified view of trusted data assets across on-prem and multicloud architectures, plus end-to-end data lineage and impact analysis to ensure a smooth, confident transition.
Eliminate Data Silos
Speed up cloud migrations to remove data silos, optimize cloud resources, and enable ML & AI. Use Alation consumption tracking and behavioral analysis to spot frequently used data and BI assets for a faster, smarter migration to your cloud-based data platforms.
Anticipate Impacts
How will moving applications and data to the cloud affect your business? Alation’s impact analysis and active metadata reveal downstream dependencies and compatibility issues before you migrate, so you can create a reliable migration plan.
Optimize and Scale
Migration is just the beginning. Alation continuously monitors data usage across cloud and on-premises to boost performance and cut costs. Tools like Snowflake Native App Peak Performance help you tune queries, shorten downtime, and lower costs as your environment grows.
"Alation was critical in determining the priorities and sequence at which data assets and key user groups were migrated to the Snowflake Data Cloud."
FAQs about cloud data migration
What is cloud migration?
Cloud migration refers to transferring an organization's data, applications, and infrastructure from on-premises systems to cloud-based platforms.
How can I ensure data quality and integrity during migration?
Start with profiling and cleansing source data, then use automated validation checks to compare pre- and post-migration records. A data catalog can help monitor lineage and track anomalies to ensure accuracy and completeness.
How do I choose the right migration approach for my business?
The right approach depends on your business needs, timeline, and risk tolerance. Common strategies include lift-and-shift for speed, phased migration for minimal disruption, or hybrid approaches for complex environments. A catalog provides visibility to guide the decision.
What are common pitfalls to avoid in data migration?
Pitfalls include overlooking data quality, failing to document lineage (and expose dependencies), and underestimating governance needs. Without proper controls, migrations can result in duplicate data, compliance gaps, or broken analytics.
What are the top challenges of cloud migration?
Cloud migration challenges stem from the shift in existing workflows, new responsibilities, and the need for secure cloud data migration.
What is on-premises to cloud migration?
Cloud migration is the process of moving an organization’s data, workloads, apps, and other digital assets and IT services into the cloud from an on-premises infrastructure.
What are the benefits of migrating to the cloud for healthcare organizations?
Here are just a few of the potential benefits that cloud migration enables:
Improved accessibility to patient data
Enhanced data security and privacy
Streamlined collaboration and communication between healthcare providers
Scalability and flexibility
Real-time analytics for better decision-making
Reduced IT infrastructure and maintenance costs
Enhanced patient care
Improved drug discovery and expedited clinical cycles
Compliance with regulatory requirements and standards