Rehosting Workloads to Microsoft Azure
Cloud migration isn’t one-size-fits-all—rehosting (lift-and-shift) remains the fastest path for many organisations moving to Azure. This course cuts through the noise, showing you exactly how to assess, plan, and execute workload migrations without the typical pitfalls that derail projects.
AIU.ac Verdict: Essential for infrastructure engineers and cloud architects evaluating Azure adoption, particularly those managing legacy on-premises environments. The 77-minute format is ideal for busy professionals, though you’ll want hands-on lab access to cement the practical patterns.
What This Course Covers
You’ll work through the rehosting methodology: assessing current workloads for Azure compatibility, identifying dependencies, and planning the actual migration sequence. Michael Teske covers Azure Migrate tools, networking considerations, and how to validate readiness before cutover—the real-world friction points that separate smooth migrations from chaotic ones.
The course emphasises practical decision-making: when rehosting makes sense versus when you should refactor, how to handle hybrid scenarios, and post-migration validation. You’ll see real patterns for handling storage, compute, and security during the lift-and-shift process, with enough depth to confidently advise stakeholders on timelines and risk.
Who Is This Course For?
Ideal for:
- Infrastructure Engineers: Managing on-premises datacentres and tasked with Azure migration planning; need a structured approach to rehosting decisions.
- Cloud Architects: Designing migration strategies for enterprise clients; require credible methodology to present rehosting as a viable, cost-effective option.
- DevOps/Platform Engineers: Building migration automation and deployment pipelines; benefit from understanding Azure-specific rehosting patterns and tooling.
May not suit:
- Greenfield Cloud Developers: Building new applications from scratch; rehosting strategy won’t apply to your workflow.
- Azure Beginners (No Infrastructure Background): Assumes familiarity with on-premises infrastructure, networking, and virtualisation concepts; steep entry point without that foundation.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does Rehosting Workloads to Microsoft Azure take?
The course is 1 hour 17 minutes of video content. Most learners complete it in one sitting or across two focused sessions, though hands-on lab practice may extend your total learning time.
Do I need Azure experience before starting?
You should be comfortable with infrastructure concepts (VMs, networking, storage). Azure-specific knowledge isn’t required—the course teaches Azure tools in context—but complete beginners may find the pace challenging.
Will this course cover refactoring or only rehosting?
The focus is rehosting (lift-and-shift), though Michael Teske does discuss when refactoring makes more sense. It’s not a deep refactoring course, but you’ll understand the trade-offs.
Can I access hands-on labs with this course?
Yes—Pluralsight includes interactive labs and sandboxes with most courses. You’ll have safe environments to practise Azure Migrate and migration workflows without affecting production systems.
Course by Michael Teske on Pluralsight. Duration: 1h 17m. Last verified by AIU.ac: March 2026.
