The main purpose of this master is to analyze and examine the process of moving data analytics from on-premises to the cloud, to uncover the benefits and drawbacks, as well as to give a set of best practices for further usage.
The first section of the takes the reader through a brief history of data analytics and cloud computing, as well as the current state of cloud analytics.
The second section is tailored by the primary data collected through interviews with the people engaged in the process of data migration from on-premises to the cloud, review meetings, observation, and the company’s formal documentation.
The third part covers the purpose of the research which is an analysis and examination of the information gained and synthesis of key findings. The thesis finishes with concluding remarks and recommendations for future research.
