The military departments faced several key challenges during the migration process:

1.Massive Volume of Data: The sheer volume of data, including sensitive and mission-critical information, required a fast, reliable solution for migration. The existing infrastructure could not meet the data transfer speeds necessary to complete the migration in a reasonable time frame.

2.Data Security: Given the sensitive nature of military data, ensuring that all information was securely transferred during the migration was paramount. Any data breaches or vulnerabilities could have serious consequences.

3.Transfer Monitoring: There was a need for real-time visibility into the transfer progress. The project managers needed to monitor the status of data transfers, ensuring all files were securely and efficiently moved without missing or corrupted files.

4.Connection Interruptions: The network connection between the old and new data centers was unstable at times. This could cause interruptions in the migration process, leading to delays, potential data loss, or increased administrative overhead.