Application Migration Services

We evaluate each application’s business value, technical architecture, dependencies, licensing, performance needs and future roadmap, then choose a strategy such as rehost, replatform, refactor, repurchase, retain or retire. Rehosting is fastest when time is critical. Replatforming to managed databases or containers adds benefits with moderate effort. Refactoring is reserved for applications where the business case justifies deeper change.

Downtime depends on the application, data volume and migration method. With continuous replication of servers and databases, many cutovers can be completed within a planned maintenance window of a few hours or less. Applications that cannot replicate easily may need longer windows. We define the expected downtime for each application during planning, rehearse the cutover and agree rollback criteria in advance.

We combine automated discovery tools, which observe network connections between servers, with interviews and configuration reviews to build dependency maps. Tightly coupled applications are grouped into the same migration wave, and where that is not possible we plan network connectivity, latency testing and temporary integration paths between on-premises and cloud environments to keep everything working during the transition.

They can if workloads are moved without right-sizing. We base sizing on measured usage rather than current server specifications, use autoscaling and reserved capacity where appropriate, and recommend managed services that reduce operational effort. After migration, we review utilization and adjust resources. We also produce a cost estimate during planning so you can compare total cost of ownership before committing.

Data is encrypted in transit and at rest, replication uses secure channels such as VPN or private connectivity, and access to migration tools is limited to named accounts with least privilege. The target landing zone includes identity, network, logging and encryption controls before any workload arrives. We validate data integrity after migration and follow your security and compliance policies throughout.

A single application with few dependencies can often be migrated within a few weeks once the landing zone is ready. Larger estates are migrated in waves over several months, depending on the number of applications, complexity and business calendar constraints. Discovery and planning typically take a few weeks and dramatically reduce risk in the execution phase.