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AWS migration checklist: plan a move with zero surprises
An interactive AWS migration checklist covering discovery, landing zone, security, migration waves, testing and cost optimisation.
By VISIBI Cloud team·Reviewed by Saeed Ak, Co-founder & CTO·Updated 29 September 2026·9 min read
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An interactive AWS migration checklist covering discovery, landing zone, security, migration waves, testing and cost optimisation.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
✓Discovery and dependency mapping prevent most migration surprises.
✓Build a secure landing zone before moving workloads.
✓Migrate in waves and optimise cost after each wave.
INTERACTIVE CHECKLIST
AWS migration readiness
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Discover
Inventory servers, databases, applications and dependencies. Identify which workloads to rehost, replatform, refactor or retire.
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- Multi-account landing zone (AWS Control Tower)
- Identity with IAM Identity Center
- Networking, VPN or Direct Connect
- Logging, monitoring and backups
- Terraform for repeatable infrastructure
Migrate and optimise
Move in waves, test thoroughly, cut over with rollback plans and rightsize after each wave.
Common mistakes to avoid
✕Buying commitments before rightsizing
✕No tagging, so nobody knows who owns the spend
✕Click-ops changes that can’t be reproduced or audited
✕Migrating without a rollback plan
HOW VISIBI CAN HELP
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01AssessCertified architects review cost, security and reliability.
02PlanA prioritised roadmap with savings and risks quantified.
03ImplementChanges delivered as Terraform with zero-downtime rollout.
04OperateFinOps reviews, monitoring and optional 24/7 managed services.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does an AWS migration take?
Weeks for small estates; months for larger ones in waves.
What is AWS MAP?
The Migration Acceleration Program can provide funding for eligible migrations.
Will there be downtime?
Most cutovers can be planned for minimal downtime.
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Reviewed by Saeed Ak · Co-founder & CTO25 years engineering high-traffic ecommerce, cloud and security platforms. Written by the VISIBI Cloud team.Meet the team →