For enterprise IT professionals looking to move data, applications, or integrated solutions from the data center to the cloud, it is often useful to start with the knowledge and experience gained from previous work. This reference architecture describes cloud on-boarding and why it is important. The paper discusses on-boarding considerations, as well as the key software tools and applications to make the effort successful. 

This paper should minimize the learning curve for moving enterprise applications to the cloud and highlight important issues to consider before undertaking cloud on-boarding. Continue reading to learn more.