Frequently Asked Questions
This section answers common questions about exitcloud.io, cloud exit readiness assessments, and how the platform works.
What is cloud exit readiness?
Cloud exit readiness describes how prepared an organization is to reduce, change, or fully exit a cloud service provider.
It covers:
- technical dependencies
- service lock-in risks
- cost and operational considerations
- availability of alternative technologies
exitcloud.io helps assess and quantify this readiness in a structured way.
Who is exitcloud.io for?
exitcloud.io is designed for:
- small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)
- managed service providers (MSPs)
- consultants supporting cloud strategy and risk assessments
- technical leaders who need visibility into exit risks
Which cloud providers are supported?
Currently supported:
- AWS
- Microsoft Azure
Planned / coming soon:
- Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
- Alibaba Cloud
Support for additional providers will be added over time.
Does exitcloud.io require admin access to my cloud account?
No.
exitcloud.io requires read-only permissions only.
These permissions are used exclusively to collect metadata such as:
- resource types
- counts
- cost summaries
No changes are made to your cloud environment.
How are credentials handled?
- Credentials are used only during assessment execution
- They are not stored in the platform database
- They are securely handled via an isolated secrets manager
- Full auditing and strict access controls are applied
exitcloud.io never stores long-term credentials in plaintext.
What is the difference between Basic and Standard assessments?
Basic includes:
- Resource Inventory
- Cost Overview
- Risk Inventory
- Executive Summary
Standard includes everything in Basic, plus:
- Exit Readiness Scoring
- Detailed Exit Readiness Report
- Benchmarking and trend analysis (for continuous assessments)
What is a continuous assessment?
A continuous assessment automatically re-runs on a schedule:
- daily
- weekly
- monthly
This allows you to:
- track changes over time
- monitor risk evolution
- measure improvement or regression in readiness
Can I export or download reports?
Yes.
Depending on the assessment package, you can download:
- Executive Summary (Basic & Standard)
- Exit Readiness Report (Standard only)
Reports are available as PDF files via the Download button on the Assessment Details page.
Can I change my data region later?
No.
EU and US regions are fully isolated, and accounts or assessments cannot be migrated between regions.
Choose your data region carefully based on legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements.
Is exitcloud.io vendor-neutral?
Yes.
exitcloud.io is:
- cloud-provider agnostic
- vendor-neutral
- focused on outcomes, not tooling promotion
Alternative technologies are presented for analysis, not endorsement.