Advancements and Best Practices in Storage Migration Automation: A Survey of Tools, Approaches, and Case Studies

Abstract: Storage migration is a crucial aspect of modern data center management that helps organizations optimize their storage infrastructure and enhance performance. However, manual storage migration can be a time-consuming, error-prone, and expensive process. To tackle these issues, there have been developments in storage migration automation tools and techniques. This research paper provides an overview of the latest advancements and best practices in storage migration automation, including a review of various migration tools and methods like block- level migration, file-level migration, and cloud-based migration. The paper also highlights several case studies that demonstrate the advantages and challenges of storage migration automation. Additionally, it discusses the best practices for implementing storage migration automation, such as planning, testing, and monitoring. The primary purpose of this research paper is to offer storage administrators, IT professionals, and decisionmakers a comprehensive understanding of storage migration automation.

Keywords: Storage Migration, Automation, Migration, Data Migration, Storage