Cloud computing architectures and the competitive edge they offer

Cloud-based services have flooded the market, and it's no wonder why. They are transforming not only organizations but also changing lives. The shift to the cloud has become crucial for organizations as experts at Gartner predict a 20.4% growth in worldwide spending on public cloud services.

A popular strategy for cloud migration is lift-and-shift. This approach involves migrating applications to a cloud-powered infrastructure without the need for redesigning or disrupting routine operations. Also known as rehosting or Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS), lift-and-shift is a preferred choice by customers and end-users to transition to the cloud.

This blog takes a deep dive into the key differences between lift-and-shift and serverless architecture, providing insights into their features and functionalities.

Understanding serverless architecture

Serverless architecture refers to a cloud application development model that enables developers to build and run code without the need to manage or maintain servers. Despite its name, serverless doesn't mean there are no servers involved.

Instead, it implies that your team will work without directly managing servers. Behind the scenes, cloud-managed services take care of server operations, abstracting the complexities of cloud-native development.

Comparing lift-and-shift with the serverless architecture

When comparing both approaches, serverless computing revolves around the concept of event-driven computing, also known as Function-as-a-Service (FaaS). On the other hand, lift-and-shift is a broader term that encompasses the on-demand usage of cloud services without the need for owned infrastructure.

In technical terms, it involves migrating applications to a temporary infrastructure, typically a virtual machine (VM) provided by a cloud service provider.

Here's a quick rundown of key aspects of lift-and-shift and serverless architecture:

Here's a quick rundown of key aspects of lift-and-shift and serverless architecture: 

Choosing between serverless and IaaS 

End-user spending on public cloud services is expected to reach a staggering $500 billion in the coming years, growing at a significant rate of 30.6%. Cloud-based services are becoming increasingly popular by the day. Whether you choose a serverless architecture for transformation or opt for the lift-and-shift approach to transition to the cloud depends on the specific service you require – whether it is on-demand infrastructure or an event-based cloud service.

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