Guide: What is Azure Database Migration?

1. Guide: What is Azure Database Migration? Microsoft Azure is a famous cloud platform that includes IaaS computing infrastructure solutions and a variety of services and tools for developing cloud applications, machine learning, blockchain, data management, and much more. The service was launched in 2010 and now covers 56 regions and 140 countries. In total, about 600 services are available, including branded Azure data migration tools that make the transition as easy as possible for the business. What is Azure migration? It’s the process of transferring the company’s infrastructure and data from physical servers to the cloud where they will be available 24/7/365 providing stable access to all services. Azure migration steps include: 1.Defining the migration strategy 2.Building a trustworthy and secure infrastructure in the cloud; 3.Setting and optimizing the execution of corporate services and databases; 4.Providing fail-safety and continuity of the infrastructure. We at Apps4Rent have been engaged in complex IT projects for 26+ years and have the necessary experience to define and implement proper Azure migration steps required for your individual business needs Advantages of migrating to Microsoft Azure Moving the company’s core infrastructure to cloud storage can significantly improve business efficiency, especially in temporary development environments, storage of especially important data, etc. Also, storing data in the cloud ensures its protection from theft and provides access on a Virtual PC Online to the company’s office, force majeure, and physical damage to data storage devices. Here are the major benefits of migrating to Azure: • Cost savings – by transferring your infrastructure to the cloud, you have complete control over its cost. You pay for a subscription, which shifts such expenses from the capital to operating Speed –setting up services and deploying an environment in MS Azure doesn’t take long. Mobility – no matter what happens in your office, data and Azure Data Migration Service will be available to your users at any time, on any device, and from anywhere in the world. Transparency – you always use the most delinquent versions of Microsoft products. Security – All data is protected by an agreement with the cloud provider and an SLA (Service License Agreement). You don’t have to be concerned about leaks. • • • • Popular scenarios of using the cloud service 1.Infrastructure as a service Transferring infrastructure from classic servers to cloud storage allows the business to relieve itself of the task of constantly updating and maintaining hardware. 2.Hybrid infrastructure Some businesses cannot refuse to keep critical resources in the server room. However, secondary services can be voluntarily moved to cloud storage. This is how hybrid infrastructures work when part of the company’s capacities are located on the servers and part is stored in the cloud.

2. 3.Backup copy MS Azure is often used to create a backup site. The technologies of this service make it easy and secure to create a backup copy of the infrastructure. In case any of the servers fail, Azure Site Recovery technology will quickly revive disabled services on the cloud platform. In addition to these three, we at Apps4Rent have come across a myriad of other use cases for Microsoft Azure over the years, based on the individual characteristics of our client’s businesses. Conclusion Apps4Rent offers a full range of services related to data migration to Azure. This includes architecting solutions on Azure, deploying business applications and services, configuring and scheduling maintenance of an IAAS cloud infrastructure, and much more. Apart from that Apps4Rent even assists in the Microsoft Tenant Migration process and provides excellent support to their clients which makes them superior partners to assign for the service.