This solution brief outlines the challenges and strategies associated with migrating to the cloud. It highlights the significance of transitioning from on-premises servers to public cloud service providers, emphasizing the need for careful planning and management of hybrid environments. The document details the complexities organizations face, such as ensuring application performance comparable to on-premises systems and managing latency issues for remote users. It presents Riverbed's solutions designed to facilitate cloud migration by enhancing network and application performance. Key features include visibility into performance metrics, optimization of data transfer, and monitoring of cloud applications. The brief also discusses the importance of understanding application dependencies and establishing network baselines to ensure successful migration outcomes. Riverbed's approach aims to provide a seamless user experience while addressing the inherent challenges of cloud adoption.