Best target platform for application migration

This paper aims on finding common key factors between different platforms that must be considered in cross-platform application migration and the assigning of weight to each of individual factors. These are achieved through two surveys. This paper will propose a standard method /.for compatibility ratio measurement regarding the origin/source and destination platforms to help system administrators and IT managers to choose the best platform in migration projects. Keyword: C++, Application Migration, Cross-Platform, Migration Issue, Legacy Application

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