Microsoft Eases Cloud Migration with Azure migrate Updates
Microsoft recently announced a series of updates to Azure Migrate designed to simplify and accelerate the process of moving on-premises workloads to Microsoft Azure. The enhancements focus on automation, modernization support, and strengthened security and sustainability features.
A key component of the update is a new AI-powered, agentic approach. This new method automates assessments of IT environments, identifies system dependencies, and streamlines the migration process, reducing manual effort and accelerating deployment times.
To further facilitate modernization, Azure Migrate now supports Infrastructure as Code (IaC). IaC allows IT teams to define and manage infrastructure through configuration files, enabling consistent, repeatable, and scalable deployments. Microsoft has integrated Azure Migrate with tools like Database Migration Service (DMS) and GitHub Copilot (GHCP) to optimize migration workflows. Support has also been added for Arc-enabled resources, Rocky Linux, PostgreSQL, and submission awareness. The updates support the 6R framework – Rehost, Refactor, Rearchitect, Rebuild, Replace, and Retire – allowing organizations to tailor their modernization strategies.
Security has also been significantly enhanced. A new, friction-free collector securely gathers data for migration assessments. Azure Migrate now leverages Private Link to keep migration traffic within secure, private channels and disables public network access. Data is encrypted both in transit and at rest, with support for customer-managed keys and integration with Azure Key Vault for secure credential handling.A new security vulnerability report helps teams identify and address misconfigurations, outdated components, and exposed services, providing insights aligned with Microsoft Defender for Cloud.
Azure Migrate now includes carbon optimization capabilities, providing insights into energy usage and sustainability impact during cloud modernization, enabling organizations to make environmentally conscious decisions and improve cost-efficiency.
Details on the updates can be found on the Microsoft techcommunity blog: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/azuremigrationblog/azure-migrate-connected-experiences/4454927. More information about getting started with Azure Migrate is available at: https://petri.com/getting-started-with-azure-migrate/.
