Cloud Migration Strategy Brief Prompt

Our [PASTE: client name]] wants to move workloads to the cloud but they're unclear on lift-and-shift vs. refactoring vs. full rebuild. Create a comprehensive cloud migration strategy brief that compares approaches with clear trade-offs.

Include: (1) Migration options – detailed comparison of lift-and-shift (fast, cheap, limited benefits), replatforming (moderate effort, good benefits), refactoring (expensive, maximum benefits). Pros, cons, timeline, and cost for each. (2) Workload prioritization – which applications should move first? Criteria: cloud readiness, business criticality, licensing. Quick wins vs. strategic foundation. (3) Cost-benefit analysis – total cost of migration vs. staying on-prem over 5 years. Break-even point? Annual savings? Capture opex savings and headcount reduction. (4) Operational readiness – what skills do they need? Cloud engineers, DevOps, security? How long to ramp team? (5) Security & compliance – any data residency or compliance constraints? Multi-region strategy? Encryption requirements? (6) Vendor selection – AWS, Azure, GCP? Detailed comparison matrix for their specific workloads and requirements?

Provide sample cost models by migration approach, workload prioritization matrix, and implementation timeline. Include risks and mitigation.