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AEM 6.5 to Cloud Service Migration Plan: Your Roadmap to the Future

Welcome to Associative. We are a software development firm headquartered in Pune, Maharashtra, India, dedicated to transforming visionary ideas into scalable digital realities. As an Adobe Bronze Solution Partner, we specialize in guiding enterprises through the complexities of the digital landscape—specifically the critical transition from on-premise or managed services to the cloud.

If your organization is preparing to move to Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) as a Cloud Service, having a robust migration strategy is non-negotiable. Below, we outline a strategic approach to migration, backed by our expertise as dedicated innovators and IT professionals.

Understanding the Shift

Migrating from AEM 6.5 to AEM as a Cloud Service (AEMaaCS) is more than an upgrade; it is a shift to a cloud-native architecture that ensures your platform is always on, always at scale, and always current. This transition eliminates version upgrades but requires a precise AEM 6.5 to Cloud Service migration plan to handle code refactoring, content transfer, and architectural adjustments.

Strategic Migration Phases

At Associative, we approach migration with unyielding transparency and a client-centric focus. A typical migration engagement involves the following critical phases:

Phase 1: Assessment and Readiness

Before a single line of code is moved, we evaluate your current implementation.

Best Practices Analyzer (BPA): Running the BPA tool to identify unsupported features.
Cloud Acceleration Manager (CAM): Utilizing Adobe’s CAM to estimate complexity and resource requirements.
Deprecated Features Check: Identifying reliance on static templates, classic UI, or incompatible OSGi configurations.

Phase 2: Code Refactoring

AEM as a Cloud Service enforces strict coding standards. Our team of highly skilled IT professionals—expert in Java (Spring Boot, Jakarta EE) and modern front-end frameworks—will refactor your codebase.

Mutable vs. Immutable Content: Separating content (mutable) from code (immutable) to align with the cloud file system.
Asset Compute Service: Migrating custom workflow steps to the new Asset Compute microservices.
Dispatcher Configuration: Converting monolithic dispatcher configs to the flexible, cloud-compatible structure.

Phase 3: Content Migration

Transferring data without loss is paramount.

Content Transfer Tool (CTT): We utilize Adobe's CTT to move existing content from your AEM 6.5 source to the Cloud Service target.
User Mapping: Ensuring permissions and user groups are correctly mapped to the Adobe IMS (Identity Management System).

Phase 4: Testing and Go-Live

Cloud Manager Pipeline: Setting up CI/CD pipelines within Adobe Cloud Manager for automated quality checks.
Performance Testing: Validating that the auto-scaling architecture meets your traffic demands.

Why Choose Associative for Your Migration?

Established on February 1, 2021, and formally registered with the Registrar of Firms (ROF), Pune, Associative is built on open communication and honesty.

1. Adobe Accredited Expertise As an Adobe Bronze Solution Partner, our technical expertise is validated. We understand the nuances of the Adobe ecosystem, from AEM to Adobe Commerce.

2. Comprehensive Technical Stack AEM migration often requires broad technical knowledge. We offer a one-stop-shop with expertise in:

Back-End: Deep proficiency in Java, the core language of AEM.
Front-End: Expertise in React, Angular, and Vue.js for modern Single Page Application (SPA) Editor implementations in AEM.
Cloud & DevOps: Expert management of CI/CD pipelines, Docker, and Kubernetes, ensuring smooth deployment via Cloud Manager.

3. Innovation & R&D We are at the forefront of technology with projects like NexusReal, bridging digital intelligence and physical reality. We bring this same innovative mindset to solving complex migration challenges.

Our Engagement Model

We operate with a structure designed to eliminate inefficiencies and ensure you retain full control.

Transparency: We operate strictly on a time-and-materials basis. You only pay for the work performed.
Billing: Invoices are submitted daily, weekly, or on a milestone basis.
IP Ownership: Upon project completion and final payment, you receive 100% ownership of the source code and Intellectual Property. We retain no rights to your work.
Flexibility: We offer engagement models ranging from 3 to 9 hours per day to suit your project's velocity.
Confidentiality: We adhere to rigorous NDAs and do not share client projects publicly.

Note on Operations: We are a project-based development company. Our developers work from our secure offices in Pune and do not work on-site at client locations. While we provide general time estimates based on our experience (e.g., typically minimum 1000 hours for complex custom software), we do not provide fixed-bid or fixed-timeline contracts due to the dynamic nature of development.

Contact Us

Ready to execute your AEM 6.5 to Cloud Service migration plan? Let’s build a scalable digital reality together.

Associative Address: Khandve Complex, Yojana Nagar, Lohegaon - Wagholi Road, Lohegaon, Pune, Maharashtra, India – 411047 Phone/WhatsApp: +91 9028850524 Email: info@associative.in Website:https://associative.inOffice Hours: 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM (Mon-Sat)