RePlatforming
Replatforming is the process of moving an application from one computing platform to another with minimal to moderate changes to the application itself, in order to take advantage of the new platform’s capabilities—such as managed services, scalability, or cost efficiencies—without a complete rewrite. It sits between rehosting (lift-and-shift) and refactoring, which involves substantial architectural changes.
Common scenarios include migrating on-premises workloads to a cloud platform, replacing self-managed databases with managed services,
Benefits typically include reduced maintenance burden, faster deployment cycles, improved scalability, and closer alignment with modern
- Assess the current architecture and dependencies to understand what changes are required.
- Choose a target platform and services that align with business goals.
- Implement minimal code and configuration changes to integrate with the new platform.
- Conduct phased migration and thorough testing to validate functionality and performance.
- Execute cutover with a rollback plan and perform post-migration optimization and monitoring.
Replatforming is often chosen when an organization seeks cloud or platform advantages without committing to a