Private Sector Server Migration to Azure 

The solution

Migration to Azure Using Azure Migrate

Node4 partnered with the organisation to carry out a phased migration of their Windows servers to Microsoft Azure. Using Azure Migrate, the migration strategy was designed to ensure minimal downtime and secure data transfer from the Blackknight datacenter. 

• Azure Migrate was used to assess the existing workloads and manage the migration process. 
• The first phase of the migration involved the successful transition of 30 Windows servers, with the remaining servers to follow in subsequent tranches. 
• All servers were moved to Azure Virtual Machines, optimising performance and scalability while ensuring minimal service disruption. 

The outcome

The first phase of the migration provided the following key outcomes: 

• Reduced Costs: The organisation began reducing hosting costs by transitioning away from Blackknight to Azure’s cost-effective cloud infrastructure. 
• Enhanced Scalability and Flexibility: By moving the first 30 servers to Azure, the technology organisation now benefits from the flexibility to scale resources based on business demands. 
• Improved Performance: The migration to Azure Virtual Machines resulted in a more efficient and secure environment, supporting business-critical

The conclusion

With Node4’s expertise, the project has successfully completed the first phase of its migration to Microsoft Azure, moving 30 out of over 100 Windows servers. This has already resulted in reduced costs, improved flexibility, and enhanced performance, positioning the organization to complete the migration of the remaining servers in the near future and take full advantage of Azure’s scalability and security.