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Which of the following should be considered FIRST when migrating data to a cloud environment?

The correct answer is C. Information architecture. When migrating data to a cloud environment, the first consideration should be the enterprise's existing information architecture.

Submitted by salim_om· Apr 18, 2026Governance of Enterprise IT

Question

Which of the following should be considered FIRST when migrating data to a cloud environment?

Options

  • ADisaster recovery plan (DRP).
  • BSkills matrix.
  • CInformation architecture.
  • DData structure.

How the community answered

(53 responses)
  • A
    11% (6)
  • B
    2% (1)
  • C
    81% (43)
  • D
    6% (3)

Why each option

When migrating data to a cloud environment, the first consideration should be the enterprise's existing information architecture.

ADisaster recovery plan (DRP).

A disaster recovery plan (DRP) is important for cloud operations but should be developed after understanding the data's existing architecture and how it will be structured in the cloud.

BSkills matrix.

A skills matrix assesses the capabilities of personnel, which is a resource concern, not a foundational data migration consideration.

CInformation architecture.Correct

Understanding the current information architecture, which encompasses how data is organized, structured, and related across the enterprise, is fundamental. This insight ensures that data migration is planned to maintain data integrity, accessibility, and usability in the new cloud environment, forming the blueprint for effective data placement and management.

DData structure.

Data structure is a component of information architecture; considering the broader information architecture first provides a more comprehensive view before diving into specific data structures.

Concept tested: Cloud data migration planning

Source: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/cloud-adoption-framework/govern/data-management/data-estate

Topics

#Cloud migration#Information architecture#Data governance#Migration planning

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