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Migration Services · Server · Cloud

Infrastructure Migration Services With Less Risk.

Migrate servers, applications, databases and infrastructure with a structured plan. We assess dependencies, prepare the destination, transfer workloads, manage cutover and validate services after migration, so your business keeps running.

Server Migration Move servers and workloads to a new environment.
Application Migration Applications moved with their dependencies.
Database Migration Planned data transfer and validation.
Cutover Planning Scheduled switchover with rollback readiness.
Dependency Mapping Rollback Planning Post-Migration Validation Any Source Provider
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What are migration services

Move Workloads Without Losing Control

Infrastructure migration moves workloads, data, applications or network services from one environment to another while maintaining availability and protecting data integrity.

A structured migration considers dependencies, destination capacity, networking, IP addressing, DNS, security, backup, testing and rollback before production traffic moves.

  • Discover

    Identify workloads, dependencies and components

  • Prepare

    Build and validate the target environment

  • Migrate

    Transfer data, applications and workloads

  • Validate

    Confirm functionality before cutover

Migration architectureWorkloads move from the source environment through data synchronisation and validation testing to the target production environment. Cutover follows a maintenance window, final synchronisation, service validation and go-live approval.SOURCEExistingCurrent platformSYNCData transferInitial + deltaTESTValidationApps & dataTARGETGo-liveNew productionCUTOVER SEQUENCEWINDOWPlan cutoverFINAL SYNCLatest changesVALIDATEServices checkedGO-LIVEApprovedBefore cutoverAfter go-live
Illustrative. Migration architecture varies by workload size, source platform, data volume, network capacity, downtime requirements and application dependencies.
Migration services

Migration Across Your Infrastructure Stack

From a single website to a multi-server enterprise environment, every migration is planned around its dependencies and risks.

Server migration

Move workloads between dedicated, virtual or supported environments.

Application migration

Plan the movement of application stacks, services and dependencies.

Database migration

Move supported databases with validation and cutover planning.

Cloud migration

Move supported cloud workloads into dedicated or private infrastructure.

Hosting migration

Move websites, hosting accounts and supported application data.

Custom infrastructure migration

Phased migrations for complex multi-server and enterprise environments.

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Pre-migration assessment

Understand Everything Before Anything Moves

Most migration problems come from dependencies nobody mapped. Every project begins with a structured assessment of the source environment.

  • Server and workload inventory

    A complete record of what is being moved.

  • Application dependency mapping

    How applications, services and databases connect.

  • Database and storage assessment

    Data volume, consistency and storage needs.

  • IP, DNS and network review

    Addresses, records and connectivity to carry over.

  • Security and firewall requirements

    Access rules and protection for the new environment.

  • Downtime and rollback planning

    Acceptable downtime and the path back if needed.

Choosing an approach

Migrate or Rebuild?

Migrating preserves what works today. Rebuilding creates an opportunity to modernise. The right choice depends on the workload and your goals.

AspectRebuildMigrate
Existing configurationCreated freshPreserved where possible
Legacy environmentOpportunity to moderniseMay carry forward
Application changesCan be higherUsually lower
Best forModernisation projectsStable existing workloads

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Technical capabilities

Migration Planned Across Every Layer

Compute, data, network, security and backup are planned together, so nothing is left behind at cutover.

Servers

Physical, virtual and supported cloud workloads

Operating systems

Linux and Windows environments where supported

Applications

Web, SaaS and enterprise application stacks

Databases

Supported SQL and database environments

Network

IPv4 / IPv6, VLAN, private network and BGP planning

Security

Firewall and DDoS integration

Backup

Pre-migration backup and rollback planning

Architecture

Custom migration planning

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Why HostGraber

Migration Backed by Infrastructure Expertise

Migration touches almost every infrastructure layer. HostGraber combines migration planning with compute, storage, networking, IP services, BGP, firewall, DDoS, backup and monitoring.

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  • Source infrastructure assessment
  • Target architecture planning
  • Network and IP migration planning
  • Backup and rollback preparation
  • Cutover validation
  • Post-migration monitoring
  • Move workloads
  • Reduce risk
  • Maintain continuity
Use cases

Migration Projects We Plan For

  1. 01

    Hosting provider migration

    Move websites and servers from another provider.

  2. 02

    Cloud to dedicated server

    Move cloud workloads onto dedicated compute.

  3. 03

    Dedicated to private cloud

    Consolidate servers onto a virtualised platform.

  4. 04

    Data center migration

    Relocate infrastructure between facilities.

  5. 05

    Colocation migration

    Move customer-owned hardware into colocation.

  6. 06

    Application modernisation

    Move applications onto updated infrastructure.

  7. 07

    Database migration

    Move critical data with integrity checks.

  8. 08

    Infrastructure refresh

    Replace ageing enterprise infrastructure.

Migration process

From Discovery to Production Cutover

  1. 01DISCOVER

    Discovery

    Inventory infrastructure and identify dependencies.

  2. 02DESIGN

    Design

    Prepare destination architecture and migration sequence.

  3. 03PREPARE

    Prepare

    Provision infrastructure, backup and network configuration.

  4. 04MIGRATE

    Migrate

    Transfer data and workloads to the target environment.

  5. 05VALIDATE

    Validate

    Test applications, network access and data integrity.

  6. 06CUTOVER

    Cutover

    Move production traffic and monitor the new environment.

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Migration insights

Infrastructure Migration Planning: Target, Data and Cutover

An overview for IT teams planning a move: how the destination is prepared, how data is transferred safely and how cutover and rollback are managed.

Preparing the target environment

The destination should be built and validated before any production data moves. Each layer is prepared against the requirements identified during assessment:

LayerWhat is prepared
ComputeCPU, memory and virtualisation capacity
StorageCapacity, performance and data placement
NetworkPublic and private connectivity, VLANs and routing
SecurityFirewall, access control and DDoS requirements
IP and DNSAddressing, records and cutover planning
BackupBackup and rollback protection before go-live

Data migration approach

Data is moved in stages, so the final switchover only needs to transfer recent changes and integrity can be confirmed at each step:

StagePurpose
1. Initial transferCopy the bulk of the data to the target
2. Incremental syncKeep the target updated with ongoing changes
3. Integrity verificationConfirm data is complete and consistent
4. Final syncTransfer the latest changes just before cutover
5. Target validationConfirm the target is ready for production

Cutover and rollback

Cutover is the moment production moves to the new environment. A defined plan keeps it controlled:

  • Maintenance window: the agreed time for production cutover
  • DNS preparation: record changes and propagation strategy where applicable
  • Final synchronisation: recent changes copied immediately before cutover
  • Service validation: applications, databases and network services tested
  • Rollback criteria: the conditions for returning to the source
  • Go-live approval: final validation before declaring success

Managing downtime

Downtime depends on application architecture, data volume, synchronisation method and cutover requirements. Staged synchronisation shortens the final window, because only recent changes remain to be transferred at cutover.

Lowering DNS time-to-live (TTL) values ahead of the move helps record changes take effect sooner. Keeping the source environment available until the target is validated preserves a rollback path. Backup and recovery and post-migration monitoring protect the new environment once it is live.

Preparing for a migration assessment

The following information helps our team review your migration efficiently:

  • Current environment and hosting provider
  • Number of servers, applications and databases
  • Approximate data size
  • Acceptable downtime and preferred maintenance windows
  • Destination preference, or a request for a recommendation

Share these details through the migration assessment form and our team will plan the next steps.

Migration glossary

Key Migration Terminology

Source environment
The existing infrastructure that workloads are moving from.
Target environment
The new infrastructure that workloads are moving to.
Dependency mapping
Identifying how applications, databases and services rely on one another.
Initial sync
The first bulk transfer of data to the target environment.
Incremental sync
Transferring only the changes made since the previous synchronisation.
Cutover
The point at which production traffic moves to the target environment.
Maintenance window
An agreed period for planned changes with minimal business impact.
Rollback
Returning services to the source environment if the migration cannot proceed.
DNS TTL
Time to live: how long DNS records are cached before changes are picked up.
Go-live
The point at which the target environment is confirmed as production.
Frequently asked questions

Migration Services Questions Answered

Have a question about your migration? Share your environment and goals and our team will advise.

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What are infrastructure migration services?

Infrastructure migration services help move servers, data, applications and related services from one environment to another through a planned migration process.

Can you migrate dedicated servers?

Yes. Eligible server workloads can be migrated according to operating system, application and infrastructure requirements.

Can you migrate from another hosting provider?

Yes. Supported websites, applications, databases and server environments can be assessed for migration from another provider.

Will migration require downtime?

Downtime depends on application architecture, data volume, synchronisation method and cutover requirements. Migration planning aims to minimise disruption where technically possible.

Can databases be migrated separately?

Yes. Supported databases can be migrated according to application dependencies, consistency requirements and the selected migration method.

Do you create backups before migration?

A backup and rollback strategy should be included in suitable migration projects before production cutover.

Can DNS and IP migration be planned?

Yes. IP addressing, DNS records, firewall rules and related network dependencies can be included in migration planning.

Can HostGraber design the destination infrastructure?

Yes. Compute, storage, networking, security, backup and monitoring requirements can be reviewed as part of destination architecture planning.

How long does a migration take?

Timelines depend on the number of workloads, data volume, dependencies and testing requirements. A timeline is agreed after the pre-migration assessment.

How do I get started with a migration?

Complete the migration assessment form with your migration type, current environment and data size. Our team will review your requirements and plan the destination, transfer strategy and cutover.

Plan your migration

Move Workloads. Reduce Risk.

Tell us about your current environment and goals. Our team will plan the destination, transfer strategy and cutover.

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