What is the AWS 7 Rs migration strategy?

The 7 Rs are a framework for cloud migration strategies: Rehost, Relocate, Replatform, Refactor, Repurchase, Retire, and Retain. Parsectix helps you select the right strategy for each workload.

What is the AWS Migration Acceleration Program (MAP)?

AWS MAP is a comprehensive 3-phase framework (Assess, Mobilise, Migrate & Modernise) designed to de-risk complex migrations and provide funding offsets for eligible projects.

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We don’t just move servers; we safeguard your business continuity. As your Strategic Migration Partner, we guide you through the 7 Rs and AWS MAP methodology to support a low-risk evolution.

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Business Case Modelling: TCO
Funding Framework: MAP
Migration Strategy: 7 Rs

Portfolio Strategy

Strategic options we navigate with you.

Every workload is unique. We analyse your entire estate to apply the precise "R" that maximises business value while minimising disruption.

AWS 7 Rs Cloud Migration Strategies Flowchart

Speed Focus

Rehost (Lift & Shift)

Moving applications to the cloud exactly as they are. No code changes.

Use Case: Rapid datacenter exit requirements (e.g., lease expiration) or large-scale migration with minimal disruption.
Business Impact: Immediate CapEx reduction and fastest time-to-value. Establishes a cloud foothold for future optimisation.

Speed & Stability

Relocate (Hypervisor-Level)

Moving infrastructure to a compatible cloud environment (e.g., VMware on AWS) without changing operations.

Use Case: Large-scale VMware estates requiring migration without staff retraining or application refactoring.
Business Impact: Seamless extension of on-premise infrastructure. Mitigation of operational risk with minimal downtime.

Efficiency Focus

Replatform (Lift, Tinker, Shift)

Optimising the underlying platform (e.g., OS or Database) without changing the core application code.

Use Case: Reduction of management overhead (e.g., self-managed DB to Amazon RDS) without full application rewrite.
Business Impact: Immediate reduction in operational labour (OpEx) and improved licensing efficiency with moderate effort.

Innovation Focus

Refactor (Re-architect)

Re-imagining the application using cloud-native features (Serverless, Microservices).

Use Case: Applications identified as competitive differentiators requiring high-frequency feature delivery.
Business Impact: Maximum long-term agility and market responsiveness. Shifts IT spend from maintenance to innovation.

Simplicity Focus

Repurchase (Drop & Shop)

Replacing the application with a SaaS solution (e.g., Salesforce, Workday).

Use Case: Commodity functions (HR, CRM, Email) where custom software offers no competitive advantage.
Business Impact: Complete elimination of maintenance burden. Alignment with industry-standard best practices.

Retire (Decommission)

Turning off apps that no longer serve a purpose.

Business Impact: Immediate cost avoidance by decommissioning unused applications.

Retain (Do Nothing)

Maintaining applications in current environment due to strict compliance or technical constraints.

Business Impact: Strategic prioritisation. Focuses resources on high-value modernisation targets.

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Migration involves risk if managed poorly. We bring certified expertise and AWS tooling to execute even complex migrations with confidence.

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AWS Advanced Tier Partner with 8 AWS Service Deliveries and a fully AWS-certified engineering team.

Data-Driven Discovery

We map every dependency (application, network, storage) before executing.

Full Lifecycle Ownership

From the initial Business Case (TCO) to Day 2 Ops and ongoing optimisation.

TCO

Business Case Modelling

Waves

Phased Migration Velocity

Planned

Low-Disruption Cutovers

AWS Official Framework

Your safe path to scale.

We lead you through the AWS MAP framework. This isn’t just a process; it’s our mechanism for building operational readiness and positioning you for MAP funding.

Phase 01Discovery
Assess
We assess your readiness and build the data-driven business case. Using AWS Migration Evaluator, we right-size on-premises resources to project accurate TCO.
- Migration Readiness Assessment (MRA) to find gaps.
- Business Case with optimised cost modelling.
- Outcome: Valid Business Case & Migration Capability
Phase 02Foundation
Mobilise
We fix the gaps found in Assess. This phase builds your secure Landing Zone (Control Tower) and validates the migration strategy with a pilot application.
- AWS Control Tower for multi-account governance.
- Skills Center of Excellence (CCoE) training.
- Outcome: Secure Landing Zone & Pilot Success
Phase 03Execution
Migrate & Modernise
Factory-model execution at scale. We use automation to migrate waves of workloads while modernising high-priority applications.
- AWS Application Migration Service (MGN) for rapid lift-and-shift.
- AWS DMS for minimal-downtime database cutover.
- Outcome: Modernised Portfolio & Operational Excellence

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FAQ

Common questions.

The Migration Acceleration Program (MAP) is an AWS funding framework. As an AWS Advanced Tier Partner, Parsectix can help eligible customers access MAP funding to offset migration costs.

No. We choose the right "R" for each app. We might Rehost (Lift & Shift) legacy apps for speed, while selectively Refactoring core business apps for innovation.

Yes. We have specialised patterns for mainframe modernisation, including automated code conversion and data replication to modern AWS data stores.

It varies by scope, but the MAP framework is designed for speed. A typical "Assess & Mobilise" phase takes 4-8 weeks, followed by migration waves sized to your estate.

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