Transformative Assessments in Tidal Accelerator

Simplifying Cloud Migration: A Step-by-Step Guide to Tidal Accelerator

Cloud migrations can be complex, but they don’t have to be overwhelming. With the Tidal Accelerator platform, we’ve simplified the process, enabling organizations to not only migrate to the cloud efficiently by embracing the full spectrum of cloud migration methods, but also plan for a modernized infrastructure that supports long-term success.

Here’s how Tidal Accelerator makes it possible:

Step 1: Sign Up for Tidal Accelerator

Getting started is straightforward. Simply sign up for the Tidal Accelerator platform to gain access to an all-in-one migration and modernization tool.

Step 2: Building Your Application Inventory

Easily import a list of your applications using an Excel file or create your own directly within the platform. This step ensures a centralized and organized inventory of your applications, setting the foundation for detailed analysis and planning. The platform’s intuitive interface guides you through each step, ensuring a smooth start to your migration process.

You only need the business Application Name, but if you have other details like a description of what it does, current all up hosting costs, maintenance staff costs and licensing costs, that will all be leveraged by the financial analysis engine. Other important fields for a fulsome assessment include:

• Application Owner Name (business): Who uses, needs, sponsors or needs the application?
• Technical Lead Name: Identifies the person to contact for brief technical insights or interviews

Note: If you are coming from a CMDB / APM tool, you can customize the fields and add your own under Settings.

Step 3: Infrastructure Discovery and Analysis (Optional)

For a deeper understanding of your environment, use Tidal’s discovery tools to map your existing server infrastructure. Clear, step-by-step guides make the process straightforward, giving you full visibility into your setup.

Step 4: Comprehensive Application Assessment

Dive into a complete analysis of your applications:

• Source Code and Database Analysis: Automatically assess your application’s dependencies and compatibility with cloud environments
• Application Owner Interviews: Gather valuable insights from the people who know your applications best, ensuring all perspectives are captured

We offer 21 out-of-the-box questions designed to quickly capture a broad range of insights on each application. These questions cover critical aspects, including functionality, dependencies, and business impact, and can be customized to suit your organization’s needs through the Settings menu.

When conducting these interviews, pay particular attention to fields that capture financial value and utility, as this information drives the recommendation engine’s decisions. By leveraging these questions effectively, you’ll gain a holistic view of your application portfolio—empowering data-driven migration and modernization strategies.

Example of the confirmation step for code analysis:

abcya on main via v20.18.1
> tidal analyze code --app-id 43 .

You are about to analyze the application ABCya!
from code ocated in the following locations

    /home/sam/tidal/abcya

Is this the application you want to analyze? [y] (Y/n): y

Source code analysis fr the application ABCya! is finished!
The results are being uploaded and can be viewed here when ready:

    https://sam.tidal.cloud/applications/43

abcya on main via c20.18.1 took 1m22s
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Step 5: Capture Target State Cloud Costs

Estimate your target state cloud costs based on the analysis performed. Tidal Accelerator provides a clear and detailed forecast of your cloud expenditure, helping you make informed decisions and avoid surprises. The cost breakdown is displayed as both tables and charts, categorized for maximum impact and clarity.

• Current Costs: Reflecting your existing financial and on-premises costs
• Projected Rehosted Costs: Calculating expenses for transitioning to the cloud
• Transformative Costs: Highlighting your potential for modernization and long-term cloud optimization

Each cost category is tied to specific fields of information, ensuring actionable insights.

Step 6: Profit

With the insights and efficiencies gained through Tidal Accelerator, your organization can focus on reaping the benefits of cloud modernization. Accelerate innovation, reduce costs, and build a scalable, future-ready infrastructure.

Ready to Transform Your Cloud Migration?

Tidal Accelerator is your partner in delivering transformative assessments for cloud migration and modernization. With a focus on actionable insights and tailored strategies, our platform ensures you’re set up for success from day one.

Take the first step toward a streamlined, cost-optimized cloud journey.

🚀 Contact us today to see if you qualify for a no-cost assessment from the Tidal Experts team.

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