Abstract
Many enterprises are using cloud paradigm to migrate and manage their applications over the Internet. However, there are several challenges that should be considered to achieve the optimal usage of cloud features. This chapter explores the challenges and research questions in cloud migration and management era. In addition, it proposes an approach that customizes the Capability Maturity Model Integration-Level 2 to include the requirements, goals, and practices of cloud-application migration and management. The aim of this chapter is to provide guidelines that aid business communities in migrating and managing applications seamlessly with less costs and high-quality process.