Azure Migration Services
We provide end-to-end Azure migration services that empower businesses across the UK to modernise their IT infrastructure, optimise performance, and achieve their digital transformation journey with confidence.
What are Azure Migration services?
Azure migration services are designed to move your workloads, applications, and databases from on premises servers or other cloud environments into a robust Azure environment. This can include:
- Azure SQL Managed Instance and Azure SQL Database for secure, scalable, and fully managed database solutions.
- Azure App Service to host and manage web applications with minimal downtime.
- Azure VMs and Azure SQL VM for infrastructure-as-a-service flexibility.
- Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) to enable secure remote work environments.
- Azure Site Recovery for business continuity and disaster recovery.
Through a comprehensive assessment of your current IT environment, we create a detailed migration plan tailored to your needs. Using tools such as Azure Migrate, Database Migration Service, and the Azure Migrate Hub, we map out your migration journey, ensuring a smooth transition from legacy systems or on premises servers to the cloud.
Our services cover every aspect of cloud migration, from data migration to server migration, ensuring your applications, databases, and workloads achieve optimal performance in Microsoft Azure.
Why work with Zenzero?
As a trusted Microsoft Solutions Partner, we combine deep expertise in Microsoft Azure technologies with a tailored approach to ensure a smooth transition, minimal downtime, and significant cost savings for your organisation.
Choosing the right Azure migration partner is crucial for a successful cloud journey. At Zenzero, we offer a comprehensive suite of cloud migration services backed by years of experience with Microsoft SQL Server, RDS MySQL, and other legacy apps.
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Our Differentiators
Tailored migration strategy
We develop a migration strategy based on your desired outcomes, business needs, and existing IT architecture.
Minimal downtime
Our approach ensures application downtime is minimised, keeping your business operations uninterrupted.
Data security
Protecting sensitive information is central to our migration process, with rigorous compliance and data security protocols.
Expertise across Azure tools
From Azure SQL Managed Instance to Azure App Service, Azure VMs, and Azure Site Recovery, our team leverages advanced technologies to optimise your cloud infrastructure.
Comprehensive assessment
Before migration, we evaluate your current IT environment to provide insights on migration scenarios, offline migration, or online migration options.
Smooth transition
Our methodology ensures a migration journey that is seamless, efficient, and results-driven.
Benefits of Azure Migration for businesses
Scalability and flexibility
Azure cloud migration enables businesses to scale resources as needed. With reserved instances, Azure VMs, and Azure SQL Managed Instance, you can handle growth effortlessly while maintaining optimal performance.
Enhanced data security
Protecting sensitive data is crucial in today’s digital world. Our migration strategy ensures data security during the migration process, protecting against breaches while meeting compliance standards.
Significant cost savings
Migrating workloads to Azure can reduce operational costs by optimising cloud infrastructure, consolidating on premises servers, and leveraging Microsoft Azure cost-effective solutions.
Business continuity
With Azure Site Recovery and virtual desktop infrastructure, your organisation benefits from business continuity even during unforeseen events. Your legacy systems are safeguarded, and critical applications remain online.
Modernisation of legacy systems
We help businesses move away from legacy apps and on premises servers, leveraging advanced technologies, machine learning, and cloud environments to improve efficiency and innovation.
Tailored migration strategy
Every organisation’s needs differ. We design a migration plan customised to your current IT environment, ensuring minimal downtime, smooth transition, and alignment with your digital transformation journey.
Our Azure migration process
Comprehensive assessment
- Analyse current IT environment and workloads
- Evaluate migration scenarios for server migration, database migration, and application migration
Migration strategy development
- Define migration strategy for offline migration or online migration
- Identify desired outcomes, cloud infrastructure, and optimal performance goals
Planning and preparation
- Develop a detailed migration plan
- Prepare Azure environment, including Azure SQL, Azure App Service, and Azure VMs
- Minimise application downtime during transition
Execution
- Execute server migration, database migration, and data migration
- Leverage Azure Migrate Hub and Database Migration Service for efficiency
- Monitor migration process to ensure smooth transition
Validation and optimisation
- Verify existing systems are functioning in cloud environments
- Apply advanced technologies and machine learning for performance optimisation
- Ensure business continuity and data security
Ongoing support
- Provide continuous support for Azure environment
- Optimise cloud infrastructure for future growth
- Implement reserved instances for cost efficiency
Next steps
Migrating to Azure isn’t just about moving systems to the cloud – it’s about transforming how your business operates. Whether you’re looking to migrate databases, modernise legacy apps, or move on premises physical servers to the cloud, our team of Azure experts delivers solutions that align with your business objectives and future growth.
Let’s take your data strategy forward. Get in touch with us today, and let’s talk through your requirements – no jargon, just practical advice.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Azure SQL Managed Instance?
Azure SQL Managed Instance is a fully managed Microsoft SQL Server database service that combines the rich functionality of SQL Server with the benefits of cloud infrastructure, including high availability, security, and scalability.
What is the difference between Azure Migrate and Database Migration Service?
Azure Migrate provides a central hub for planning and tracking your cloud migration journey, while Database Migration Service specifically supports migrating databases from on premises servers or other cloud environments to Azure SQL Database or Azure SQL VM.
How long does an Azure migration take?
The duration varies based on the size of your current IT environment, the number of workloads, and migration scenarios. We design a detailed migration plan to ensure minimal downtime and smooth transition.
How does Azure Synapse support business intelligence and reporting?
Synapse integrates seamlessly with Microsoft Power BI and other reporting tools to deliver real-time dashboards and reports. It consolidates data from structured and semi-structured sources into a single platform, making it easier to query and enabling data-driven decisions.
Do you offer support after migration?
Absolutely. Zenzero provides ongoing support, performance optimisation, and guidance to ensure your Azure environment continues to meet desired outcomes.