Google Cloud (GCP) migration services

Q: What are Google Cloud migration services?

GCP migration services are the process of transferring applications, databases, and IT processes from on-premises infrastructure or other clouds to Google Cloud Platform (GCP). These services provide a comprehensive platform for planning and executing such transitions. That includes assessment of your current environment, detailed planning of the move, and the actual transfer of data and applications to GCP. The goal is to make the transition as seamless as possible.

Q: How does Google Cloud migration work?

Google Cloud migration involves planning, setting up the GCP environment, migrating data/applications using appropriate tools, testing thoroughly, and then switching over to the cloud systems, typically with minimal downtime.

Q: What are the types of GCP migration?

There are generally six types of Google Cloud migration strategies (often referred to as the “6 Rs”) that organizations use when moving to GCP: rehosting, replatforming, repurchasing, refactoring, retaining, and retiring. Rehosting is moving applications to GCP with minimal or no changes. Replatforming is making some optimizations or small changes to utilize cloud services without rearchitecting the core application. Repurchasing is replacing the current application with a cloud-based product (often a SaaS solution). Refactoring is heavily revising the application to be cloud-native. Retaining is choosing to keep certain applications or components in their current environment — essentially not migrating them for now. Retiring is decommissioning outdated applications that are no longer useful.

Q: How long is the Google Cloud migration process?

A small move (a single workload, a proof of concept) could wrap up in just a few weeks. But when the stakes are higher (entire systems, complex apps, mountains of data), you’re looking at months. Sometimes more. Planning alone can stretch across quarter after quarter. Every organization walks a different path. Some sprint. Others go step by careful step. There’s no universal stopwatch — only what fits your systems, your team, your risk tolerance. In summary, small migrations = weeks; large migrations = months (or more). Always plan for contingency and testing time in your schedule. Each organization’s journey will differ, but with the right approach, you can migrate at a pace that balances speed with safety.

At SaM Solutions, we offer end-to-end Google Cloud migration services to ensure a smooth, risk-free transition with minimal disruption to your business. With decades of IT experience, our team guides you through every step — from initial assessment and strategy to full deployment on GCP.

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Benefits of Google Cloud migration

Scalability and flexibility

Instantly adjust computing resources up or down based on demand. Google’s cloud lets you scale globally without investing in new hardware or over-provisioning capacity.

Faster time to market

By using managed services and modern cloud architectures, your teams can deploy updates faster and respond quickly to market changes. Google Cloud’s robust DevOps and automation tools help streamline development and release cycles.

Advanced security

Protect your data and applications with Google’s multi-layered security model. GCP offers encryption at rest and in transit, identity and access management, threat detection, and compliance support for regulations (GDPR, HIPAA, etc.).

Innovation and analytics

Take advantage of 200+ native services on GCP, including BigQuery for big data analytics, AI/ML tools (Vertex AI, Vision API, etc.), IoT, and more. These services empower you to develop new capabilities and glean insights from your data that drive business growth.

Google Cloud migration services

Cloud migration consulting and strategy

We start with a thorough analysis of your current environment and business requirements. Our experts define a tailored roadmap, choose the optimal cloud architecture, and identify the best migration approach (public, hybrid, or multi-cloud) for your needs.

Application and workload migration

Whether it’s rehosting a simple application or refactoring a complex legacy system, we handle the migration of your applications to GCP. This includes moving application servers to GCP Compute Engine or re-platforming apps to cloud-native services.

Data migration

We migrate databases and data warehouses to Google Cloud securely and with minimal downtime. This covers moving on-premises or cloud databases to Cloud SQL or Firestore, transferring large data sets to Cloud Storage, and migrating data pipelines to BigQuery for analytics.

Infrastructure migration (servers and VMs)

Our team transitions your on-premises servers or VMs from other clouds onto GCP’s infrastructure. We utilize tools like Migrate for Compute Engine (formerly Velostrata) for lift-and-shift migrations of VMs into Google Compute Engine.

Hybrid and multi-cloud integration

We can integrate your on-premise systems with Google Cloud or set up multi-cloud architectures. Using tools like Anthos for container management across environments, we ensure your systems work together securely.

DevOps and automation

We incorporate Infrastructure as Code and CI/CD pipelines into the migration process. By using Terraform, Google Cloud Deployment Manager, and CI/CD tools, we automate environment provisioning and application deployment on GCP.

Testing and validation services

SaM Solutions conducts rigorous testing of migrated workloads in staging environments. We verify that applications function correctly on GCP and meet performance benchmarks before final cutover. Any issues are resolved proactively for a glitch-free launch.

Post-migration support

We provide ongoing support and optimization for your GCP environment, including cloud monitoring setup, cost optimization (rightsizing resources, using GCP cost management tools), security audits, and regular maintenance.

GCP migration process

1. Assessment and planning

We begin with a comprehensive assessment of your current IT landscape. This includes inventorying all workloads, their dependencies, and performance requirements. We identify which systems are ready to move and what adjustments might be needed for the cloud.

2. Environment setup

Next, we set up your GCP projects, networks (VPC, subnets), security configurations (IAM roles, permissions), and any necessary hybrid connectivity (VPN or Interconnect for on-prem links). We also establish governance policies and logging/monitoring frameworks in GCP.

3. Data and application migration

We often perform a pilot migration of less critical systems first to validate the process, then migrate core systems. Throughout this phase, we prioritize data integrity and minimal downtime, possibly syncing data continuously until cutover.

4. Testing and validation

We verify that each application is functioning correctly on GCP and that performance meets or exceeds the original benchmarks. This includes functional testing, integration testing, and user acceptance testing. We also test failovers, backups, and security configurations in the new environment.

5. Cutover and go-live

In this step, production traffic is switched to the new GCP environment. We schedule the cutover at a time that minimizes business impact and use automation to make the switch as quick as possible. Thanks to careful planning and incremental data syncs, we achieve near-zero or minimal downtime during this transition.

6. Post-migration optimization

We fine-tune resource allocations using Google Cloud’s metrics to optimize cost and performance. Our team provides knowledge transfer and training if needed. Additionally, we offer ongoing managed services, handling updates, security patches, performance optimization, and support.

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Technologies

Google Cloud services and products

Compute Engine, Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE), Cloud Storage, Cloud SQL, Cloud Spanner, BigQuery, Cloud Functions, Vertex AI, Anthos

Native GCP migration tools

DevOps and infrastructure as code

Containerization and orchestration

Monitoring and security tools

Proprietary accelerators

Cooperation models

End-to-end migration management

We take ownership of your entire Google Cloud transition — from discovery and planning to execution, cutover, and optimization. This model is ideal for enterprises that want a reliable partner to handle all technical and operational aspects with minimal internal overhead.

Architecture design and cloud advisory

Our experts collaborate with your IT leadership to shape the migration blueprint, select the right GCP services, and ensure the architecture meets performance, security, and compliance goals. Perfect for teams that need targeted expertise to accelerate decision-making.

Specialist extension of your team

Augment your in-house capabilities with our certified GCP engineers, data migration specialists, and DevOps professionals. They integrate into your workflows, strengthen delivery capacity, and help ensure deadlines are met without compromising quality.

Why choose SaM Solutions as your Google Cloud migration provider

End-to-end services

SaM Solutions offers comprehensive support throughout the transition lifecycle. From initial consulting and assessment through to planning, execution, and post-go-live support, we serve as a one-stop Google Cloud migration company.

Tailored migration strategy

Whether you need a rapid lift-and-shift or a gradual modernization, we customize the strategy for an optimal outcome. We also pay attention to industry-specific needs and incorporate those into your GCP solution.

Minimal downtime and risk mitigation

Every plan includes a fallback (rollback strategy) to mitigate risks. Our experts have deep experience in complex, large-scale transitions and know how to avoid common pitfalls, ensuring your transition to Google Cloud is smooth and secure.

Security and compliance focus

Our team is well-versed in data protection and regulatory requirements, so your migrated environment will adhere to any industry regulations (for example, HIPAA in healthcare or PCI-DSS in finance).

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