About This Document

This document provides guidance for Cisco Secure Workload customers while transitioning from one deployment model to another such as migrating from an on-premises appliance form factors (39RU, 8RU) to a Software as a Service (SaaS) model.

This document serves as a guide to assist in understanding the benefits and considerations that are associated with each deployment model. For instance, in a SaaS model, you have the advantages of a flexible pricing model, low cost of ownership, and no physical installation of hardware (the ownership and management of the infrastructure lies with us) for deploying a SaaS model. The guidelines therefore enable you to take advantage of the various deployment models that are offered and make informed decisions about your Secure Workload deployment.

This chapter contains the following sections:

Overview of the User Configuration Migration Process

This document provides information about the deployment models, details of the migration paths, and the migration process to execute and to verify a successful migration. The document also includes the best practices used for deploying and managing Cisco Secure Workload.

The user configuration migration process includes the following scenarios:

  • On-premises appliance form factors (39RU, 8RU, and Virtual) to a SaaS model

  • SaaS to on-premises appliance form factors (39RU, 8RU, and Virtual)

  • SaaS tenant to another SaaS tenant

  • On-premises appliance form factors (39RU, 8RU) to another on-premises appliance form factors (39RU, 8RU)

Target Audience

This document is for those who help build the workflow for migrating from one tenant to another within Cisco Secure Workload:

  • Channel Partners and delivery teams

  • Cisco Customer Experience (CX) teams

  • Cisco Technical Solution Architects

  • Cisco Technical Assistance Center teams


Note

We offer training programs and workshops to help individuals and teams gain the necessary knowledge and skills for identifying and implementing the necessary configurations and actions within the Cisco Secure Workload environment.