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You are formulating a target state migration plan to move an on-premises data processing environment to Google Cloud VMware Engine. The environment consists of interconnected data integration applications, large database servers, and several VMs with pending system updates.
You need to design a phased migration roadmap that minimizes downtime, avoids multiple power cycles for VMs, and mitigates the risk of resource contention in the target architecture.
Which strategy should you incorporate into your migration plan?
Migration wave planning is a strategic approach to moving workloads to the cloud in manageable phases rather than a single massive cutover. It involves analyzing the source environment to group virtual machines (VMs) logically based on their business function, technical requirements, and operational constraints.
This approach synthesizes operational constraints (maintenance schedules), technical requirements (system updates), and architectural limitations (node specifications) into a cohesive plan. Unlike approaches that ignore dependencies or attempt to migrate unsupported hardware configurations, this strategy ensures a smooth transition to the target architecture while strictly adhering to the stated requirements.
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