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From VMs to Kubernetes, and Knowing When Not To

Are you running applications on VMs, Kubernetes, or serverless platforms?
A Practical Guide to Smart Modernization Without the Mayhem

Kubernetes is often seen as the default destination in cloud-native modernization. But the truth is, not every workload needs containers, and not every migration should go there.

This whitepaper is a practical guide for IT leaders, architects, and cloud teams looking to make modernization decisions with clarity. It explores the real-world tradeoffs between VMs, containers, PaaS, and serverless models, helping you chart a course that fits your technical landscape, business priorities, and operational reality.

Inside, you’ll discover:

  • How to evaluate when Kubernetes is the right choice

  • Alternatives like Azure App Services and Functions that can offer more value

  • Proven migration patterns that deliver agility without adding complexity

  • A decision framework to align modernization with performance, cost, and control

  • Insights on the organizational impact of cloud-native shifts

Whether you are re-architecting for scale or optimizing what you have already moved, this guide will help you modernize with purpose, not just momentum.

Download the whitepaper to make smarter modernization decisions.

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