Storage Architect's Guide to Database Migration

This white paper provides a comprehensive guide for storage architects and database administrators (DBAs) on accelerating database migration to the public cloud. It outlines the complexities involved in migrating SQL databases, emphasizing the performance and density requirements of storage infrastructure. The document details the challenges organizations face, such as the need for high performance and resiliency in cloud environments, and discusses the economic pressures driving cloud adoption. The paper identifies specific pain points related to cloud performance limits, cost implications, and provisioning challenges that DBAs and storage architects must navigate. It also introduces Lightbits architecture as a solution that addresses these challenges, offering high-performance cloud storage capabilities that align with enterprise needs. The white paper serves as a resource for understanding the intricacies of cloud migration and the potential solutions available to overcome common obstacles.