Welcome to Associative. As a dedicated Adobe Bronze Solution Partner, we specialize in guiding enterprises through complex digital transformations. Moving from Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) 6.5 (On-Premise or Managed Services) to AEM as a Cloud Service (AEMaaCS) is a strategic leap toward greater agility, auto-scalability, and always-on innovation.
However, this transition requires more than just a “lift and shift” approach. It demands a rigorous architectural restructuring and a modernized development workflow. Below is our strategic AEM 6.5 to Cloud Service migration plan, designed to minimize risk and maximize performance.
Phase 1: Readiness Assessment and Best Practices Analyzer (BPA)
Before writing a single line of code, we must understand your current landscape. The cloud architecture differs significantly from on-premise setups.
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BPA Execution: We utilize the Best Practices Analyzer to generate a report identifying unsupported features, legacy code issues, and deprecated APIs.
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Complexity Analysis: We evaluate your custom Java code, OSGi configurations, and static templates to determine the “refactoring weight” of the project.
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Asset & Content Audit: A review of your repository size (CRX) to plan for the Content Transfer Tool (CTT) execution.
Phase 2: Code Refactoring and Modernization
AEM as a Cloud Service requires code to be cloud-native. As experts in Java (Spring Boot, Jakarta EE) and modern front-end frameworks, Associative ensures your codebase adheres to cloud standards.
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Mutable vs. Immutable Separation: We restructure your content packages to strictly separate immutable code (apps) from mutable content (runtime data), a hard requirement for AEMaaCS deployment pipelines.
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Removing Legacy Dependencies: We replace deprecated APIs and legacy custom workflows with modern AEM Workflow processes or Adobe I/O Runtime (App Builder) solutions.
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Dispatcher Configuration: We convert legacy monolithic dispatcher configurations into the optimized, flexible structure required by the Cloud Service.
Phase 3: Cloud Infrastructure and DevOps Setup
Leveraging our expertise in Cloud & DevOps (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and CI/CD tools like Jenkins and Docker, we integrate your workflow with Adobe Cloud Manager.
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Cloud Manager Pipeline: We configure non-production and production pipelines to automate testing and deployment.
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Environment Provisioning: Setting up Development, Stage, and Production environments tailored to your performance needs.
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Security Compliance: Ensuring all custom integrations meet the rigorous security standards inherent to the cloud platform.
Phase 4: Content Migration Strategy
Moving terabytes of data requires precision.
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Content Transfer Tool (CTT): We utilize CTT to move existing content from your AEM 6.5 source to the target Cloud Service instance.
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Delta Migration: To minimize downtime, we plan “top-up” migrations to capture content created while the migration project is active.
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User & Group Migration: Ensuring all permissions and ACLs are mapped correctly to Adobe IMS (Identity Management System).
Phase 5: Testing, Validation, and Launch
We do not believe in fixed-bid contracts because complex migrations require flexibility. Our Time-and-Materials model ensures we address every issue that arises during testing without cutting corners.
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Functional Testing: Verifying all components and templates against the new cloud environments.
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Performance Testing: Utilizing Cloud Manager’s gate checks to ensure code quality and performance KPIs are met.
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Go-Live Support: We provide a 7-day complimentary post-launch support period to handle immediate stabilization needs.
Why Choose Associative for Your AEM Migration?
Headquartered in Pune, Maharashtra, Associative is a transparent, regulatory-compliant software development firm. We are not just developers; we are partners in your digital evolution.
Adobe Bronze Solution Partner
Our official accreditation validates our technical expertise in the Adobe ecosystem. We have direct access to the resources and knowledge bases required to solve complex migration challenges.
Unyielding Transparency and IP Ownership
We operate differently from traditional agencies.
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100% IP Ownership: Upon project completion and final payment, you own every line of code. We retain no rights.
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Transparent Billing: We submit invoices daily, weekly, or on a milestone basis. You pay only for the work performed, ensuring total visibility into where your budget is going.
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Strict Confidentiality: We sign rigorous NDAs and do not maintain a public portfolio. Your migration remains your private competitive advantage.
A Massive Technology Landscape
Migration often involves integrating AEM with other systems. Our team is proficient in a vast spectrum of technologies:
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Back-End: Java, Node.js, Python, PHP.
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Front-End: React, Angular, Vue.js, Next.js.
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Integrations: SalesForce, Microsoft Dynamics 365, and custom commerce solutions (Magento/Adobe Commerce).
Ready to Start Your Migration?
Let’s discuss how we can execute your AEM 6.5 to Cloud Service migration plan. Whether you need a team for a minimum of 3 hours a day or a full-scale engagement, we are ready to assist.
Contact Associative
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Address: Khandve Complex, Yojana Nagar, Lohegaon – Wagholi Road, Lohegaon, Pune, Maharashtra, India – 411047
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Phone/WhatsApp: +91 9028850524
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Email: info@associative.in
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Website: https://associative.in
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Office Hours: 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM (Monday – Saturday)
