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Is App Observability the Key to Unlocking Legacy Modernization?
Many organizations face the challenge of supporting and modernizing legacy applications. Often, because of staff turnover and time, IT teams suffer from severe amnesia about just how legacy applications work. There is limited documentation and no clear instructions....
In-Place OS Upgrades: Not Always Best for Server Modernization
When organizations plan to modernize their IT infrastructure, in-place operating system (OS) upgrades often seem like the easiest path. After all, in theory, upgrading a server without changing its underlying architecture should minimize disruptions and save on costs....
When a Legacy Migration Really Matters You Need VirtaMove
In today’s fast-paced technological world, businesses face an ongoing challenge: balancing the use of established, reliable applications with the need to innovate and stay competitive. Legacy apps—those tried-and-true solutions that have served companies for...
The Hidden Pitfalls of In-Place Upgrades
In the world of software, OS and application upgrades are the path to the future. They promise new features, better performance, and enhanced security. However, not all operating system and application upgrades are without challenges. In-place operating system...
Migrating File Server Applications to Modern VMs & Servers
Legacy file server migrations present a series of challenges and complexities for organizations. In this blog, we'll review some of the common hurdles with file server migrations, and the intricacies that you need to consider. Data Complexity and Volume One of...
VirtaMove: Pioneering Containerization for the Cloud and Beyond
In rapidly evolving IT infrastructure, containers have emerged as a foundational technology, playing a pivotal role in the seamless deployment and scaling of applications in today's cloud environments. Behind the scenes of this revolution is VirtaMove, a pioneer in...
Application Migration Productivity: Rules of Thumb for Moving Apps from 100 Legacy Windows Servers
It has been three years since we first established the productivity and cost guidance for migrating legacy apps to new servers. In that time a lot has changed. Productivity has continued to improve, and costs have reduced. The basic “do nothing” hurdle remains. IT...
Navigating the Risks of Running Unsupported Operating Systems
In today's fast-paced digital landscape, the backbone of many organizations' IT infrastructure lies in their server operating systems. However, as technology evolves, so do the threats that come with it. This reality underscores the critical importance of keeping...
Effective Strategies for Managing Application Technical Debt
In the ever-evolving world of technology, application technical debt poses a significant challenge for businesses aiming to stay competitive. As we step into 2024, finding the right strategies to effectively manage technical debt becomes paramount, and VirtaMove...
To the Cloud and Back
Navigating the Unsettling Landscape of Data Breaches and Ransomware Attacks In an era dominated by digital transformation, the migration to cloud computing has been a prevailing trend for businesses and government agencies alike. The promises of scalability,...