If you need to migrate an application to Azure, you can follow a four-step process recommended by Microsoft. The stages are: Assess—discuss the migration with relevant stakeholders, calculate TCO and discover which applications can benefit from migration. Migrate—select a migration strategy, identify the tools that can help you carry out the migration, and make the move. Optimize—continuously monitor the application when it starts running on the cloud, and see how to improve it. Secure and Manage—day-to-day operations with a special focus on security and data protection. Learn more about Migrate an Application to Azure