Today, more and more companies are turning to cloud technologies for cost cutting, speed to market, or improved performance.  However, migrating to the cloud remains a complex and challenging process for everyone. In fact, most companies report being less than satisfied with their migration experience.

In the first of a series of articles on InfoQ.com, Richard Seroter presents a cloud migration checklist for making the process a successful one. From initial assessment to post migration validation, this article outlines the key steps that companies should take to ensure success when migrating to the cloud.