A SYSTEMATIC FRAMEWORK FOR MIGRATING ENTERPRISE MONOLITHS TO CLOUD-NATIVE MICROSERVICES: AN EMPIRICAL ANALYSIS OF INDUSTRY PRACTICES
Keywords:
Microservices Architecture, Cloud-Native Transformation, Enterprise Systems Migration, Domain-Driven Design, DevOps IntegrationAbstract
The transition from monolithic architectures to cloud-based microservices represents a significant paradigm shift in enterprise software development, yet organizations often lack a structured approach to this complex transformation. This article presents a comprehensive framework for migrating monolithic applications to microservices architecture, addressing the technical, organizational, and operational challenges inherent in such transitions. Through a systematic analysis of industry practices and multiple case studies from leading technology companies, the article proposes a phase-wise migration methodology encompassing initial assessment, strategic planning, incremental decomposition, and continuous optimization. The framework incorporates domain-driven design principles, DevOps practices, and cloud-native patterns while emphasizing risk mitigation and business continuity. The findings demonstrate that organizations implementing this framework achieve improved scalability, enhanced deployment frequency, and better fault isolation. The article also reveals critical success factors and potential pitfalls in microservices migration, providing valuable insights for practitioners and researchers in the field of software architecture. The proposed framework contributes to the growing knowledge in cloud-native transformation and offers a practical roadmap for organizations embarking on their microservices journey.
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