Why Our Cloud Migration Reduced Performance Instead of Improving It
Cloud migration promises faster systems, scalable infrastructure, and reduced costs. But for many businesses, including ours, the reality can be the opposite: performance sometimes drops after migration instead of improving it. Understanding why this happens is key to avoiding the same mistakes. The Problem: Moving Infrastructure Without Strategy The most common mistake in cloud migration is treating it like a simple lift-and-shift. You move your servers, databases, and applications to the cloud, expecting performance to improve automatically. Here’s what happened in our case: Applications that ran smoothly on-premises started lagging. Batch processes that completed overnight now took hours. Users experienced slow page loads, leading to frustration and reduced productivity. Why? Because performance isn’t just about infrastructure—it’s about how applications, workflows, and dependencies interact in the cloud environment. Key Reasons Performance Drops Unoptimized Workflows: On-prem...