Infor LN Cloud Deployment Options
Infor LN's cloud journey offers multiple deployment paths: Infor's multi-tenant cloud (CloudSuite), single-tenant cloud hosting, hybrid configurations, and continued on-premise operation. Each option has distinct implications for cost, customization flexibility, upgrade cadence, and IT operational burden. The right choice depends on your organization's size, customization complexity, regulatory requirements, and strategic IT direction. This guide provides the analysis framework for making an informed decision.
Deployment Models Compared
Multi-tenant CloudSuite places your LN instance on Infor's shared infrastructure with automatic upgrades and standardized configuration. Single-tenant cloud hosting provides a dedicated instance with more customization flexibility. Hybrid combines cloud hosting for standard modules with on-premise infrastructure for specialized requirements. Each model has a different cost structure, customization boundary, and operational responsibility split between your organization and Infor.
- Multi-tenant: lowest cost, automatic upgrades, limited customization—best for standard operations
- Single-tenant: moderate cost, flexible upgrade timing, broader customization—best for complex manufacturers
- Hybrid: variable cost, maximum flexibility, highest complexity—best for phased migration or regulatory constraints
- On-premise: predictable cost, full control, full responsibility—best for heavily customized environments or data sovereignty
Cloud Readiness Assessment
Before choosing a cloud deployment model, assess your current environment's cloud readiness. Key dimensions include: customization inventory (how many modifications need cloud-compatible alternatives), integration architecture (which connections need reconfiguration for cloud endpoints), data residency requirements (regulatory constraints on where data is stored), and organizational readiness (is your team prepared for the operational changes cloud brings).
- Inventory all BShell customizations and assess each for cloud compatibility or replacement alternatives
- Map all integrations and identify which require reconfiguration for cloud-based LN endpoints
- Verify data residency compliance—determine which Infor cloud regions satisfy your regulatory requirements
- Assess your team's readiness for reduced infrastructure control and increased reliance on Infor support
Migration Planning and Timeline
Cloud migration for LN typically follows a phased approach: assessment (2-3 months), preparation (3-6 months), migration execution (2-4 months), and stabilization (1-2 months). The preparation phase consumes the most effort—remediating customizations, reconfiguring integrations, and training users. Plan for a total timeline of 8-15 months depending on environment complexity and organizational change management capacity.
- Budget 8-15 months total for the cloud migration lifecycle from assessment through stabilization
- Remediate cloud-incompatible customizations during the preparation phase before attempting migration
- Execute migration in a non-production environment first, validating all functionality before production cutover
- Plan a 30-60 day hypercare period post-migration with enhanced support for issue resolution
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