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From a technical perspective, moving an application to the cloud can happen quickly. Myriad cloud-solution providers will eagerly assist you by providing instant access to cloud-based servers, data storage, and support. That said, like all IT projects, the process of moving an application to the cloud, or the process of creating and deploying a new cloud application, should be well thought out. This chapter examines issues you should consider before moving an application to the cloud.