Server Migration

Moving data, applications, and settings from one server to another is a crucial operation known as server migration. This intricate process demands meticulous planning and flawless execution to minimize downtime and prevent data loss.

Server migrations put your data, applications, and uptime on the line all at once — get planning or execution wrong and you risk both downtime and data loss. AIS plans and executes server migrations, from a single application move to a full Active Directory domain migration, with the testing and validation to make sure nothing gets left behind.

Features

  • Assessment of current server environment
  • Planning and strategy development for migration
  • Data backup and transfer
  • Configuration of new server environment
  • Testing and validation of migrated data
  • Post-migration support and monitoring

Benefits

  • Minimizes downtime and disruption to business operations
  • Ensures data integrity and security during migration
  • Optimizes server performance and scalability
  • Reduces IT maintenance and support costs
  • Enables seamless transition to new server technology

Scope Your Project

Tell us which of the services below fit your needs — our team will use your answers to scope the tasks and requirements for your project.

Is your Business looking for any of these IT Solutions?

  • Do you need a baseline assessment and solution design?
  • Do you need a physical server converted to a cloud virtual server?
  • Do you need labor block hours for the migration?
  • Do you need an existing physical server migrated to new hardware?
  • Do you need a baseline server migration implementation?
  • Do you need physical setup and racking of a new server?
  • Do you need a domain controller migrated on an existing domain?
  • Do you need an existing file server migrated to a new Windows operating system?
  • Do you need a replicated file server?
  • Do you need a print server (or print role) created for migration, including printer installation?
  • Do you need a single application migrated, or installed fresh on the new Windows server?
  • Do you need Windows Server installed on a physical server, or a new VMware VM created and deployed?
  • Do you need a new, routable Active Directory domain created, or devices joined to an existing one?
  • Do you need Microsoft software installed, or required server roles added?
  • Do you need Windows domain users or groups created in bulk from a CSV?
  • Do you need a custom implementation guideline for this migration?
  • Do you need solution design and project planning for this migration?

Example Project Plan

Solution Design
  • Pre-migration solution design
Planning
  • Solution design review and scheduling
Implementation
  • Unbox and prepare physical server
  • On-site rack and stack of the new server
  • Pre-configuration of the server
  • Migration