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AEM 6.5 to Cloud Service Migration Plan

Welcome to Associative, your trusted software development partner headquartered in Pune, Maharashtra, India. As an Adobe Bronze Solution Partner, we specialize in guiding enterprises through the complex evolution of their digital infrastructure.

Transitioning from Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) On-Premise or Managed Services to AEM as a Cloud Service (AEMaaCS) is a critical step for businesses aiming for cloud-native agility, auto-scalability, and always-on innovation. However, this transition requires a precise, technical migration plan to ensure business continuity and code compatibility.

At Associative, we combine our status as an Adobe accredited partner with a team of dedicated problem-solvers to execute a seamless migration tailored to your infrastructure.

Why Choose Associative for Your AEM Migration?

We operate with unyielding transparency and a client-centric approach. When you choose us to execute your AEM 6.5 to Cloud Service migration plan, you benefit from:

Adobe Bronze Solution Partner Status: Validated technical expertise in the Adobe ecosystem.
Regulatory Compliance: We are formally registered with the Registrar of Firms (ROF), Pune.
100% IP Ownership: Upon project completion and final payment, you receive full ownership of the source code and Intellectual Property. We do not retain rights to your work.
Strict Confidentiality: We adhere to rigorous NDAs and do not share client projects or maintain a public portfolio, ensuring your enterprise strategy remains private.

Our AEM 6.5 to Cloud Service Migration Plan

We approach migration not just as a "lift and shift," but as a modernization of your digital foundation. Our technical plan covers the full lifecycle of the move to AEM Cloud Service.

Phase 1: Assessment and Readiness

Before a single line of code is moved, we analyze your current implementation to identify incompatibilities.

Best Practices Analyzer (BPA): We utilize the BPA tool to generate a readiness report, identifying unsupported features, deprecated APIs, and custom code that requires refactoring.
Content & Asset Audit: Evaluating the size and structure of your repository to plan the content transfer strategy.

Phase 2: Code Refactoring and Modernization

AEM Cloud Service has strict architectural requirements. Our team of backend and frontend experts handles the necessary remediation.

Java & API Updates: Upgrading code to Java 11/21 and replacing deprecated on-premise APIs with cloud-native alternatives.
Mutable vs. Immutable Content: Restructuring the project to separate mutable content ( /content, /conf) from immutable code (/apps, /libs) to comply with the Cloud Service file system structure.
Dispatcher Conversion: Converting legacy Dispatcher configurations to the new optimized structure required for the cloud.

Phase 3: Cloud Manager Setup & CI/CD

We leverage our DevOps expertise to align your deployment pipeline with Adobe’s standards.

Cloud Manager Configuration: Setting up your tailored CI/CD pipeline within Adobe Cloud Manager.
Quality Gates: ensuring your code passes all mandatory security, reliability, and performance gates.

Phase 4: Content Migration and Go-Live

Content Transfer Tool (CTT): Utilizing the CTT to move actual content and assets from your AEM 6.5 instance to the Cloud Service author instance.
User Acceptance Testing (UAT): Rigorous testing to ensure component functionality and visual fidelity.
Post-Launch Support: We provide a 7-day complimentary post-launch support period to ensure stability.

Supporting Technologies

Our AEM migration capabilities are backed by a massive landscape of technologies to ensure robust integration and customization:

Backend: Deep expertise in Java (Spring Boot, Jakarta EE) and OSGi bundles.
Frontend: Advanced implementation using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and frameworks like React, Angular, and Vue.js for Single Page Applications (SPA) within AEM.
Cloud & DevOps: Expert management of AWS and Azure integrations, alongside Docker and Kubernetes for hybrid setups.

Engagement Model & Operations

We design our work structure to eliminate inefficiencies and ensure you pay only for value delivered.

Transparent Billing: We operate strictly on a Time-and-Materials basis. You are invoiced only for the work performed.
Flexible Engagement: We offer variable engagement models (min. 3 hours to max. 9 hours per day) to suit the intensity of your migration phase.
Reporting: Invoices are submitted daily, weekly, or on a milestone basis to keep you in full control of the budget.
Work Schedule: Our team operates Monday through Saturday, ensuring rapid progress on your project.

Please note: We are a project-based development firm. Our developers work from our secure offices in Pune and do not work on-site at client locations.

Start Your Migration Today

Transform your visionary ideas into scalable digital realities with a partner who values honesty and technical excellence.

Contact 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.in
Office Hours: 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM