Authors: Deepak Rana
Abstract: Legacy AIX applications continue to underpin critical enterprise operations, yet their monolithic architecture, high maintenance costs, and limited scalability pose challenges in modern hybrid and cloud environments. Microservices offer a transformative approach by decomposing applications into modular, independently deployable services, enabling agility, resilience, and cloud-native integration. This review examines strategic methodologies for migrating AIX workloads to microservices, including workload assessment, containerization, orchestration, and DevOps pipeline integration. It addresses technical and operational challenges, such as dependency resolution, data migration, and staff training, while outlining risk mitigation strategies to ensure continuity and compliance. Case studies illustrate successful enterprise migrations, highlighting performance improvements, operational efficiencies, and cost optimization. Emerging trends, including serverless architectures, edge computing, and AI-driven operations, further enhance microservices adoption and cloud-readiness. By synthesizing technical insights, practical best practices, and strategic guidance, this article provides a comprehensive roadmap for enterprises seeking to modernize legacy AIX applications and achieve scalable, resilient, and agile IT operations.
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