Server Moves & Migration Services

The complete Server Migration solution

Complete Server Move & Migration services offering Planning, Preparation, Migration & Post-Migration Support from an experienced Server Support provider.

Migration Costs

Migrating one or more servers normally costs more than just the money you pay your staff. You will probably need to support the old and new servers for at least a month to iron out any issues arising and to be confident that the old servers are no longer required. Using an experienced service provider can reduce these costs by making sure your move and/or migration goes as smoothly as possible.

Moves & Migration Procedures

Broadly speaking there are 5 or 6 stages to Server Migration:

• Pre-Move/Migration Planning
• Pre-Move/Migration Preparation
• The physical Move (if applicable)
• Automatic or Manual Migration
• DNS Changes
• Post Migration Issues

Migration Planning

Server security and performance issues are among the most common reasons to migrate from an aging Server to a newer model. It will be necessary to consider these factors during the migration/move as well as after.

Typically a Server move and/or migration will take place outside business hours wherever possible and therefore availability of the appropriate Technical and other staff, as well as materials, tools and access to the site(s) needs planning well in advance. We would recommend planning a move or migration weeks if not months in advance to ensure that the work goes as smoothly as possible and business is not interrupted. A few days notice is almost never enough. If you don't know how long things will take, call us for professional advice.

Preparing for Migration

Pre-migration server preparations include any work required to get both the old and new servers ready for migration. This may include cleaning out unused User Accounts, OS and other Software updates, some house cleaning or other tasks.

Be sure to notify us of customizations you may have made to your server. Forgetting about these could result in data loss during the migration process.

Moving your Server(s)

We treat your server with extreme care when de-stacking, moving and re-stacking it. Likewise the PC’s your server connects to. We treat them as vital business tools, and also understand they often carry a wealth of critical data you can't afford to lose.

To ensure you’re up and running a quickly as possible, we can:

• Pack and move your equipment professionally to eliminate dents, scratches and bumps
• Transport your server with a minimum of downtime
• Work within sensitive server room environments
• Disconnect and re-connect PCs in line with exact plans
• Implement a comprehensive cable management system
• Roll-out new Servers, racks and technology
• Test and configure you’re your entire network

We aren't just removal people who know a bit about IT. We bring a wealth of professional IT experience that offers you specialist server engineers and proven working methods. This means your equipment is in qualified as well as safe hands.

DNS Changes

Don't forget to allow time for the necessary DNS information to propagate through your network and/or around the Internet as required. This can sometimes be 24 hours or more, and you can't regard the migration as being complete until this vital step has been completed.

Post Migration Issues

Once DNS changes are propagated, you may still find a few errors or omissions. For less busy Servers, these could take weeks to pop up. If we are handling your Migration you can be sure of Post-migration support to ensure your systems will be 100% operational.

Migration Pitfalls

The most common migration mistakes are improper planning and insufficient time. To avoid these issues, we recommend you plan migrations at least 30-60 days in advance, and consult professional advice from an experienced service provider.

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