{"id":38803,"date":"2022-10-14T06:45:31","date_gmt":"2022-10-14T10:45:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/?p=38803"},"modified":"2022-11-18T08:44:51","modified_gmt":"2022-11-18T13:44:51","slug":"migrating-to-the-cloud-with-microsoft","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/blog\/migrating-to-the-cloud-with-microsoft\/","title":{"rendered":"Migrating to the Cloud with Microsoft"},"content":{"rendered":"
Most people have heard of the cloud and have some level of understanding about the capabilities it provides, but you may still be unsure of what exactly the cloud is and does for your business.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re still struggling to figure out the benefits of migrating to the cloud, this blog is for you. We will provide a brief overview of the cloud, the benefits of using Microsoft when migrating online, and a quick overview of the migration process so you can have a high-level understanding of what to expect and how to prepare to make the move. For users looking to transition from D365 On-Prem to Online, we\u2019ll also share a summary of features you can expect with D365 Online (cloud).<\/p>\n
The \u201ccloud\u201d is a term used to reference computing services available over the internet as opposed to an on-premises server. Computing services<\/a> are what allow you to run software, store documents and data, access applications and more. You might be surprised to learn the concept of the cloud is the same as your in-house network \u2013 the internet is pretty much the same, but at a much, much larger scale that can connect, store and reference information across servers in data centers around the globe.<\/p>\n Cloud services fall within the following three categories: SaaS (Software as a Service), PaaS (Platform as a Service), and IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service). These are different deployment categories with varying levels of responsibility from the customer and provider.<\/strong><\/p>\n