The Challenge
The non-profit organization encountered multiple challenges in managing its server infrastructure amidst its office relocation.
They needed to evaluate whether to transition to a serverless environment, establish a new physical server, move existing servers, or maintain operations temporarily at their old location. Ensuring minimal disruption to their daily operations during the move was crucial, as was managing the associated costs and risks of each option.
Additionally, the organization aimed to migrate to Azure to capitalize on cloud benefits and future-proof their IT setup, further complicating the decision-making process.
Solution Design
We approached the project with a strategic mindset, emphasizing a phased migration to Azure, carefully balancing cost, risk, and time to meet the client’s needs effectively.
- Transitioning the organization to a serverless environment by migrating essential virtual machines (VMs) to Azure.
- Established a robust new Azure infrastructure, including storage accounts, network setups, and security configurations, to ensure a seamless transition.
- Migrated domain controllers, virtual desktops, and critical applications to Azure, while maintaining rigorous data backup, system testing, and user support throughout the process.
- Ensure minimal disruption and leveraged the full benefits of Azure, setting the foundation for a future-proof IT environment.
The project concluded with updating IT documentation, decommissioning old servers, and applying Azure VM reservations.
Our Impact
Our approach to migrating the non-profit organization to Azure delivered substantial benefits.
- Transitioning to a serverless environment, we enhanced security and reduced risk.
- Azure’s scalable infrastructure streamlined operations and cut costs, while centralized cloud storage improved data accessibility and management.
- Increased reliability and disaster recovery capabilities with robust Azure backups.
- The project was completed within the set timeline, ensuring minimal disruption to services.
The successful transition not only met but exceeded expectations, leaving the client highly satisfied with the seamless and efficient upgrade to their IT infrastructure.
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