Data Collection

Data collection is the foundation of any successful cloud migration project. Dr Migrate supports multiple data collection methods to ensure you can gather the infrastructure and application data needed for accurate assessment and planning, regardless of your environment or security requirements.

Choose Your Data Collection Method

Dr Migrate provides two primary data collection approaches, each designed for different scenarios and organizational requirements:

DMC (Dr Migrate Collector)

Secure, agentless local data collection

Azure Migrate

Microsoft’s unified migration platform

Data Collection Methods Comparison

Feature	DMC	Azure Migrate
Deployment	Local jump box	Azure-hosted appliance
Data Control	100% within your network	Microsoft-managed
Network Access	No external connections required	Requires Azure connectivity
Platform Support	VMware, Hyper-V, Physical	VMware, Hyper-V, Physical, Databases, Web Apps
Security	In-memory credentials, encrypted results	Azure security controls
Integration	Direct Dr Migrate upload	Azure Migrate project integration

Getting Started

Select the method that best fits your environment and requirements:

For Organizations with Strict Data Control Requirements

Deploy DMC

Start with secure local data collection

For Organizations Using Azure Migrate

Configure Azure Migrate

Set up Microsoft’s migration platform

Data Collection Workflow

Discovery - Collect infrastructure and application metadata
Analysis - Process data through Dr Migrate’s AI engine
Planning - Generate migration recommendations and roadmaps
Execution - Track progress and manage migration waves

Next Steps

Once you’ve collected your data, explore how Dr Migrate transforms it into actionable insights:

Inventory Management

Organize and categorize your infrastructure

Migration Planning

Create detailed migration roadmaps

Insights & Analytics

Generate reports and visualizations

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Need Help Choosing? Both data collection methods are fully supported and will provide the data needed for Dr Migrate’s analysis. DMC is ideal for organizations with strict data control requirements, while Azure Migrate is perfect for those already invested in Microsoft’s migration ecosystem.