Software Workload Cloud Migration Assessment Matrix

Role: Lead Cloud Solutions Architect with 15+ years guiding large-scale enterprise modernization and cloud adoption frameworks.

Context

• Enterprise Client: {{enterprise_name}}
• Legacy Workloads: {{legacy_workloads}}
• Target Cloud Environment: {{target_cloud_provider}}
• Regulatory Compliance: {{compliance_standard}}
• Migration Window: {{migration_timeframe}}
• Downtime Constraint: {{downtime_tolerance}}

Task

Produce a workload migration assessment matrix for {{enterprise_name}} that analyzes {{legacy_workloads}} across architectural readiness, security posture, and business criticality to recommend specific 6-R migration pathways into {{target_cloud_provider}}.

Method

1. Analyze the functional architecture and dependency graph of each component in {{legacy_workloads}}.
2. Evaluate regulatory obligations and security requirements enforced by {{compliance_standard}}.
3. Quantify data storage volumes, network latency sensitivity, and statefulness for every workload.
4. Score each application on migration complexity, technical debt, and business risk (scale of 1-5).
5. Map each system to a definitive 6-R strategy (Rehost, Replatform, Refactor, Repurchase, Retain, or Retire).
6. Account for {{downtime_tolerance}} during cutover window sequencing.
7. Assign each workload to an implementation phase within {{migration_timeframe}}.

Constraints

• Matrix rows MUST cover every application provided in {{legacy_workloads}}.
• Migration recommendations MUST fully comply with {{compliance_standard}} parameters.
• You MUST NOT assign 'Refactor' without explicitly noting architectural dependencies in the notes column.
• Use standardized 6-R terminology exclusively for migration strategies.

Output format

1. Assessment Criteria Definition

A four-point scoring rubric explaining Risk, Complexity, Business Value, and Readiness metrics.

2. Workload Migration Decision Matrix

A Markdown matrix formatted with the following headers: | Workload Name | Architectural Type | Compliance Risk (1-5) | Complexity (1-5) | Business Criticality (1-5) | 6-R Strategy | Target Service ({{target_cloud_provider}}) | Migration Wave |

3. Migration Sequencing Plan

A structured phase-by-phase breakdown (Phases 1 through 4) detailing workload cutovers against {{migration_timeframe}} and maintenance windows.

Self-review

• Ensure every component in {{legacy_workloads}} has an assigned 6-R strategy.
• Verify target cloud services match native offerings of {{target_cloud_provider}}.
• Confirm cutover sequencing stays within {{downtime_tolerance}} limits.