Migrating an EC2 instance from AWS to Azure involves several steps. Here's a high-level overview of the process:
1. Assess the environment:
2. Replicate data: Transfer your data from the EC2 instance to Azure Blob storage
(optional) another suitable storage service in Azure. This can be done using tools like Azure Data Box, Azure Storage Explorer, or Azure Data Migration Service.
3. Convert the image: Convert the EC2 instance's virtual disk image to a format compatible with Azure, such as VHD or VHDX. You can use tools like Azure Disk Image Conversion or other third-party conversion tools to perform this conversion.
4. Create a virtual network
5. Create an Azure VM: Use the converted image to create a new Azure VM. Specify the appropriate VM size, region, and other settings. You can use Azure CLI, Azure PowerShell, or Azure SDKs (such as Python or .NET) to automate the creation process.
6. Configure VM settings: Once the VM is created, configure its settings such as storage, networking, security, and other configurations to match the requirements of the original EC2 instance.
7. Test and validate: Perform thorough testing to ensure that the migrated Azure VM functions correctly and meets the required performance and functionality criteria. Test network connectivity, applications, and any other dependencies to ensure they are working as expected.
8. Update DNS and networking
9. Verify the migration