Our Migration Process
A proven, zero-downtime approach to migrating from cloud to bare metal infrastructure
Typical 6-Month Timeline
Discovery
Infrastructure analysis and planning
Planning
Detailed migration strategy development
Infrastructure
Hardware setup and configuration
Migration
Application and data migration
Testing
Comprehensive validation and testing
Cutover
Final migration and optimization
Detailed Migration Phases
Phase 1: Discovery & Assessment
We begin by thoroughly understanding your current infrastructure, workloads, and business requirements.
Key Activities:
- Infrastructure inventory and mapping
- Performance baseline measurement
- Cost analysis and optimization opportunities
- Dependency mapping
- Security and compliance review
Deliverables:
- Current state architecture diagram
- Performance benchmarks
- Cost savings projection
- Risk assessment
Phase 2: Migration Planning
Create a detailed roadmap for your migration with minimal risk and zero downtime.
Key Activities:
Deliverables:
Phase 3: Infrastructure Setup
Set up your infrastructure (owned, rented, or rent-to-own) in parallel with your existing cloud setup. Modern tools and automation make this process straightforward.
Phase 4: Application Migration
Systematically migrate applications and data with continuous validation. Architecture adjustments may be needed to optimize for non-cloud environments.
Phase 5: Testing & Validation
Comprehensive testing to ensure everything works perfectly before cutover.
Phase 6: Cutover & Optimization
Execute the final migration with careful monitoring and optimization. Brief downtime windows may be required for final cutover.
Zero-Downtime Migration Approach
Parallel Running
Both environments run simultaneously during migration, ensuring continuous service availability.
Incremental Migration
Move workloads gradually, validating each step before proceeding to the next.
Real-time Replication
Keep data synchronized between environments until final cutover.
Instant Rollback
Ability to revert to cloud infrastructure immediately if any issues arise.
Technology Considerations
Compute
- • Bare metal servers vs VMs
- • Container orchestration (Kubernetes)
- • Resource allocation strategies
Storage
- • SAN/NAS solutions
- • Object storage alternatives
- • Backup and disaster recovery
Networking
- • Load balancing
- • CDN integration
- • Security and firewalls
Management
- • Monitoring and alerting
- • Configuration management
- • CI/CD pipeline adaptation
Team Requirements
Good news: You don't need to hire additional staff!
Our process is designed to work with your existing team. We provide:
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