Bare-metal to Cloud Migration
Expert guidance for migrating from on-premises infrastructure to the cloud with zero downtime, minimal risk, and a structured approach that preserves your business operations.
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Most organizations don't migrate to the cloud on a whim. They're typically triggered by specific business or technical inflection points that make the status quo untenable.
Common Migration Triggers
- Hardware Refresh Cycle
Facing a major capital expenditure for aging hardware? This is often the ideal time to evaluate cloud alternatives instead of reinvesting in physical infrastructure.
- Scale Limitations
On-premises infrastructure that can't keep up with growth, seasonal spikes, or unpredictable demand patterns without significant overprovisioning.
- Compliance Requirements
New regulatory requirements (SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI DSS) that would require substantial investment in your existing infrastructure to meet.
- Developer Velocity
Engineering teams hampered by slow provisioning, limited self-service capabilities, and infrastructure bottlenecks that delay product delivery.
On-Premises vs. Cloud Comparison
| Aspect | On-Premises | Cloud |
|---|---|---|
| Capital Expenditure | High upfront | Minimal to none |
| Scaling | Slow, requires hardware | Minutes, on-demand |
| Maintenance | Your responsibility | Provider managed |
| Disaster Recovery | Complex, expensive | Built-in options |
| Security | Full control, high effort | Shared responsibility |
| Innovation Pace | Slow, manual | Rapid, automated |
What Can Go Wrong
Real Migration Pitfalls We've Seen
The "Lift and Shift" Trap
Moving workloads without re-architecting often results in higher costs and missed opportunities. We've seen companies pay 30-40% more than necessary because they replicated inefficient on-prem patterns in the cloud.
Overlooked Dependencies
A financial services client discovered critical application dependencies during cutover, resulting in a 3-day rollback. Proper dependency mapping would have prevented the incident.
Network Complexity
Underestimating the complexity of VPC design, routing, and security groups. One client had to rebuild their entire network architecture after discovering latency issues between services.
Cost Surprises
A manufacturing client saw their cloud bill triple in the second month due to unoptimized storage, idle resources, and data transfer costs that weren't accounted for.
Security Gaps
Moving from a perimeter-based security model to a distributed cloud environment created security blind spots. We've helped clients recover from exposures that could have been prevented with proper planning.
Skills Gap
Teams trained on traditional infrastructure often struggle with cloud-native concepts. Without proper training and knowledge transfer, organizations become dependent on consultants indefinitely.
Our Risk Mitigation Approach
We've developed a structured approach to identify and mitigate these common risks before they impact your migration.
Comprehensive Discovery
Automated and manual dependency mapping to identify all connections and requirements before migration planning.
Phased Migration Strategy
Incremental approach with validation gates to prevent cascading failures and allow for controlled rollbacks.
Cost Modeling
Detailed TCO analysis and ongoing cost optimization to prevent budget overruns and ensure ROI.
Our Migration Process
Four-Phase Methodology
A proven approach refined through dozens of successful migrations
1. Assessment
2. Planning
3. Migration
4. Optimization
Phase 1: Assessment
- Infrastructure audit
Comprehensive inventory of servers, storage, networking, and applications using automated discovery tools and manual verification.
How We Deliver
Our Approach
Embedded Team Model
We work as an extension of your team, transferring knowledge throughout the process rather than creating dependency. Our goal is to make your team self-sufficient.
Infrastructure as Code First
We implement everything as code from day one, ensuring your cloud environment is version-controlled, repeatable, and auditable using Terraform or OpenTofu.
Phased Delivery
We break large migrations into manageable phases with clear milestones, allowing for early wins, risk mitigation, and course correction as needed.
2-6 Week Delivery Model
Weeks 1-2: Discovery & Assessment
Infrastructure inventory, dependency mapping, and initial architecture planning.
Weeks 3-4: Foundation & Pilot
Cloud foundation setup, IaC implementation, and migration of first non-critical workloads.
Weeks 5-6: Scale & Handoff
Migration of remaining workloads, optimization, and knowledge transfer to your team.
Flexible Engagement Model
While our typical engagement follows this timeline, we adapt to your specific needs. Complex migrations may require longer engagements, while targeted projects can be completed in shorter timeframes.
Benefits of Cloud Migration
Improved Scalability
Scale resources up or down based on demand without hardware limitations or long procurement cycles.
Enhanced Security
Leverage cloud provider security features, compliance certifications, and automated security controls.
Cost Optimization
Pay only for resources you use and eliminate hardware maintenance costs, data center expenses, and refresh cycles.
Ready to start your migration journey?
Let's discuss your current infrastructure, migration goals, and potential challenges. We'll walk through your setup, identify risks, and outline a tailored migration plan. No pressure, just practical guidance.
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