Accelerate Your Migration Journey with Confidence
The Windows & SQL Server Migration to Azure: Best Practices Workshop by Apex Systems is a strategic engagement that helps organizations assess, plan, and execute a secure, scalable, and cost-effective migration of their Windows Server, SQL Server, and Linux workloads to Microsoft Azure.
This sought-after workshop leverages Apex Systems' deep expertise in cloud modernization to deliver actionable guidance, architectural recommendations, and a tailored migration roadmap—ensuring minimal disruption and maximum return on investment.
Our workshop covers how we plan and perform the following:
- Current State Assessment of your Windows Server, SQL Server, and/or Linux workloads.
- Security and Compliance Gap Analysis aligned with Zero Trust and Microsoft Defender for Cloud.
- Cost Optimization Scenarios using Azure Hybrid Benefit, Reserved Instances, and Extended Security Updates.
- Best Practice Recommendations for lift-and-optimize, rehost, and modernization strategies.
- Future-State Architecture diagram and phased migration roadmap.
- Cloud Economics ROI Modeling to support executive buy-in.
Key Workshop Modules:
- Discovery & Inventory Review - Use Azure Migrate to assess workloads and dependencies.
- Security, Governance & Compliance Readiness - Ensure workloads meet compliance requirements using Microsoft Defender, Azure Policy, and cost governance tooling.
- Architecture & Landing Zone Design - Build out a scalable, secure landing zone following CAF principles.
- Migration Strategy - Define the optimal approach: rehost, replatform, or refactor, including licensing strategies and cost-saving options.
- Operational Readiness - Discuss managed services, monitoring, backup, DR, and automation for post-migration success.
Why Apex Systems:
*185+ certified cloud professionals & practice architects.
*Experience with over 100 enterprise migrations.
*Experts in securing hybrid environments & cost optimization.
*Integrated staffing + delivery model for execution continuity.
*Trusted partner for Fortune 500 organizations and regulated industries.
Who Should Attend:
- IT Directors, Infrastructure Architects, DBAs, CISOs, and Cloud Program Leads
- Organizations running legacy on-prem Windows Server or SQL Server workloads
- Enterprises needing to modernize or exit data centers with urgency or cost pressure
Workshop Duration:
2 Half-Days (Virtual or On-Site)
Deliverables:
- Executive Summary Presentation
- Architecture & Migration Readiness Report
- High-Level Migration Roadmap
- Azure Cost Estimate + ROI Analysis
Customer Benefits:
- Reduce TCO by 30–50% with Hybrid Benefit & Reserved Instances
- Secure workloads with built-in Azure services
- Accelerate project timelines with proven migration frameworks
- Get stakeholder alignment with tailored recommendations
- Avoid rework or compliance pitfalls in complex environments