In the modernization path, which step involves moving an existing deployment as-is to the private cloud?

The step that involves moving an existing deployment as-is to the private cloud is referred to as "Lift." This approach is often described as "lift-and-shift" and means that the applications and workloads are transferred to the cloud environment without undergoing any significant changes or optimization. The primary goal in this step is to leverage the benefits of cloud infrastructure—such as scalability, flexibility, and potential cost savings—while minimizing the effort that would be involved in redeveloping or rearchitecting the applications.

This approach allows organizations to quickly transition to the cloud while still maintaining their current operations and functionalities, making it an attractive first step in a cloud migration strategy. It positions them for future modernization or optimization opportunities once they are comfortably running in the cloud environment.

Other steps, such as "shift" would typically imply moving applications with some modifications, while "innovate" suggests a more complex transformation that involves re-engineering applications to take full advantage of cloud capabilities. "Export" generally refers to the process of transferring data or code out of a system, rather than specifically addressing the movement of a complete deployment to the cloud.