Cloud migration for businesses in Corsica
Cloud migration means moving your websites, software or data from a server on your premises, or from an old host, to infrastructure rented from a specialist provider and accessed over the internet. We plan, carry out and secure the move for SMEs, startups and public bodies in Bastia, Haute-Corse and beyond. Our aim is to get you to the cloud without losing data and with as little downtime as possible.
Moving to the cloud: what gets moved, and why
The cloud refers to servers and IT services rented remotely, paid for according to the resources you use and adjustable without buying any hardware. Migrating does not mean moving everything: you decide, item by item, what benefits from being hosted remotely.
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Websites and web applications
Brochure sites, online shops, extranets or booking platforms, often sitting with an old host or on an ageing server.
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Business software
Applications installed on an in-house server that your teams want to use from several sites or on the move.
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Databases and files
The data your tools rely on, to be transferred without loss and without inconsistencies between the old and new systems.
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Related services
Domain names, HTTPS certificates, emails sent by your applications, backups: details that, if forgotten, cause outages on cutover day.
When does a cloud migration make sense?
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A server at the end of its life
Old hardware, an operating system no longer receiving security updates, more and more failures: replacing it with a rented server avoids another hardware investment.
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A host that no longer suits you
Slowdowns, hard-to-reach support, an inflexible offer: changing host is a migration in its own right and needs preparing as one.
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Fluctuating demand
Tourist-season traffic peaks, one-off campaigns, rapid growth: the cloud lets you adjust resources instead of oversizing all year round.
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Dispersed teams
Several sites, remote working, travel: a hosted tool is available anywhere over a secure connection.
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And when it does not make sense
If software must keep working without the internet, or your premises' connection is not good enough, a local or hybrid solution is still the better choice. We will tell you so.
Business cloud hosting: the selection criteria
We do not impose a provider. The hosting is chosen with you according to your needs and your data constraints, by comparing several options against explicit criteria.
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Data location and the GDPR
Where is the data stored, under which jurisdiction, and who can access it? Some data, such as health data, must in France be hosted by a specifically certified provider.
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Type of service
A virtual server you administer yourself, a managed platform where the provider looks after the system, storage space for files: each option moves the line between what you manage and what the provider manages.
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Predictable costs
Pay-as-you-go billing is flexible but can drift. We estimate usage in advance and set up spending alerts.
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Reversibility
It must remain possible to leave the provider without rebuilding everything. Docker containers and documented configuration make that change easier.
The stages of a well-prepared cloud migration
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Inventory
We list the applications, data, dependencies between them, access rights and usage, so we know exactly what needs moving and in what order.
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Migration plan
We write a plan that sets the order of operations, the timing of the cutover (the moment your users switch from the old infrastructure to the new one), the checks to run and the rollback plan.
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Preparing the target
We build the new environment with its security, backups and monitoring before transferring anything to it.
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Dry run
A rehearsal on a copy of the data shows how long the transfers really take and lets us fix problems with no consequences.
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Cutover and checks
At the time that least disrupts your business, we transfer the up-to-date data, redirect traffic, check every function and keep the old system intact until the new one has proved itself.
What you receive once the migration is complete
You get documented infrastructure: an architecture diagram, a list of services, backup and restore procedures, access details and useful contacts. Hosting accounts are opened in your name, or at the very least you hold the main access. A migration report records what was moved, the tests carried out and any outstanding points, and a full backup of the old system is kept for as long as agreed with you.
The risks of a migration and how we manage them
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Lost or inconsistent data
A full backup before any operation, verified transfers and a comparison between the old and new systems.
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Service interruption
A cutover scheduled for a quiet period, rehearsed in advance, with rollback available.
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Domain names and email
DNS, the internet's directory that links your domain name to a server, must be changed carefully so that neither the website nor email goes down.
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Costs that creep up
Oversized or forgotten resources: we fine-tune after go-live and keep an eye on usage.
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Misconfigured security
A storage space accidentally left open to the public is a data leak. Access is closed by default and opened case by case.
Cloud migration cost factors and support after cutover
The cost of a migration depends on the number and age of the applications, the volume of data, the dependencies between systems, availability constraints (a night-time or weekend cutover needs more preparation), regulatory requirements and the state of existing documentation. The hosting subscription comes on top and depends on the resources chosen; we present it separately so you can compare options.
After cutover, we monitor the infrastructure and adjust resources and costs to actual usage. We can then take on day-to-day administration as part of managing your servers, and automate your deployments.
Technologies and methods
- Docker
- Linux
- HTTPS
- DNS
- Backups
- Monitoring
- GDPR
Frequently asked questions
Is the cloud cheaper than a server on our premises?
Not necessarily. You no longer buy hardware and you pay for what you use, but the subscription is ongoing. The gain often lies elsewhere: fewer hardware failures to deal with, access from anywhere, adjustable resources. We compare both scenarios with you before any decision.
Where will our data be hosted?
Wherever you decide, after comparing options. We choose the hosting with you according to your needs and constraints, particularly the GDPR and the sensitivity of your data, and we tell you clearly where it is stored.
Will our business be interrupted during the migration?
A brief interruption is sometimes unavoidable at cutover. We schedule it for when it will disrupt you least, rehearse it in advance and tell you exactly how it will unfold.
Can we change host later?
Yes, and we plan for it from the design stage. Documented infrastructure, containerised applications and accounts in your name make any future move much simpler.
Do we need an excellent internet connection to move to the cloud?
The quality of your premises' connection matters, especially if your teams work on online tools all day. We check it during the inventory and, if it falls short, we take that into account: a hybrid solution, local copies of certain files or a gradual migration.