Databases in the Cloud

SQL Server, safely to Azure

A flexible, scalable database, always with a backup in place.

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A proven six-step process, from assessment to optimisation
Microsoft tooling: Azure Migrate and Azure Database Migration Service
We stay after the migration, because administering Azure is our daily work

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A database that grows with your business

An on-premise SQL Server has hard limits: performance ends where the hardware does, and every upgrade means investment and downtime. Migrating SQL Server to Azure SQL Database is a strategic step that brings greater flexibility, scalability and cost efficiency.

Once migrated, you scale resources when you need them and monitor performance and usage continuously, without maintaining your own server hardware.

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A migration method matched to your database

Not every database needs the same approach. We use three methods: lift-and-shift (moving as-is), migration with refactoring (adjustments to use cloud capabilities) and migration with re-architecture, when the application should take full advantage of Azure.

Migrating only part of a database is also possible if you don't want to move everything at once.

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How the migration runs in six steps

We start with assessment and planning: analysing workloads with Azure Migrate, understanding your data and applications, and estimating costs. After choosing the method, we prepare the migration: creating backups, configuring connectivity to Azure (VPN or ExpressRoute) and setting permissions.

The migration itself runs through Azure Database Migration Service, followed by testing of the transferred data and application functionality. Finally, we tune performance and configure scaling and resource monitoring. Depending on database size, the whole process takes from a few hours to a few days.

Animation: a six-step migration starting from a backup, with a rollback arc spanning the whole path

Why C4PL

A current backup is always created before the migration, so the database can be restored if anything goes wrong and the whole operation can be rolled back. We agree the date of the move and the length of the maintenance window in advance, together with the people who use the database.

We work on Azure every day: administering it, monitoring it and optimising costs. After the migration, we can look after your database long term, as your external IT department.

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Outcome

What you get

Capacity that grows

You can increase resources without rebuilding the whole environment.

A safe recovery path

A backup protects your data if a migration or later change goes wrong.

A defined migration path

Every stage has a clear goal, outcome and condition for moving forward.

Our work

Migrations are our daily work

Full network and server infrastructure migration

A complete move of a company's infrastructure: 38 network and server devices across 4 stages, with zero unplanned interruptions to critical services.

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Server room to cloud

On-premise machines to Azure with a restore test and a rollback window.

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How we work

How we start

The first step is a talk and a look at what you already have.

1

Need

We listen to what is not working and what needs to change.
2

Analysis

We inventory the infrastructure, the risks and the dependencies.
3

Plan

We agree the scope, the order of work and the way back.
4

Delivery

We make changes in agreed maintenance windows.
5

Operations

We monitor, we respond and we plan what comes next.

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FAQ

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Does the database have to go offline during migration?

Yes. The database is unavailable while the data is moved. We agree the date and the length of the maintenance window before the migration, so you know in advance when and for how long it has to be switched off.

What if something goes wrong during the migration?

A full backup is created before the migration. If problems occur, data is restored from the backup, and the migration itself can be rolled back to the pre-change environment. After the move, we test data and applications before calling the job done.

Will our applications and tools work with Azure SQL Database?

Many database management tools support Azure SQL Database, though some features may differ. That is why we review your applications during assessment, propose migration with refactoring where needed, and test everything after the move.

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