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Windows Server migration to Azure

Windows Server migration to Azure moves your 2012, 2016 and 2019 servers onto Azure virtual machines in UK South or UK West, and onto a supported version. Windows Server 2016 support ends on 12 January 2027. We start with a free assessment, then plan a route for every server.

  • Windows Server 2012, 2016 and 2019
  • Upgrade, rehost, rebuild or retire, per server
  • Azure Hybrid Benefit checked
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What you get and how it works

  1. Step 1: Free assessment

    You getScope and ballpark costs, with your 2012 and 2016 servers flagged.

  2. Step 2: Discovery with Azure Migrate

    You getEvery Windows server, its version, real usage and dependencies.

  3. Step 3: A route for each server

    You getUpgrade, rehost, rebuild, retire or ESUs, with both costs in writing.

  4. Step 4: Test, upgrade and move in waves

    You getEach server tested in an isolated network, upgraded where the app allows, then cut over in a window you agree.

  5. Step 5: Hand-over

    You getDocumentation and runbooks, with managed Azure afterwards if you want it.

Start with the free assessment

Step one is free. Stop after it if you like.

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  • UK regions by default
  • A route for every server, in writing
  • Honest advice on what not to move

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Questions

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Do we have to upgrade Windows Server when we move to Azure?

Not on the day, but it's the lasting fix. Azure Migrate can upgrade 2016 to 2019 or 2022 as it moves, and an Azure VM can later go to 2025 in place. Left on 2016, a server needs paid Extended Security Updates from 12 January 2027.

Can we reuse our Windows Server licences in Azure?

Often. Azure Hybrid Benefit covers Windows Server licences with Software Assurance or a qualifying subscription, with at least 8 core licences per VM.

Azure Hybrid Benefit for Windows Server

Will there be downtime?

A short planned outage per server. Azure Migrate copies each server while it runs, then shuts it down for a final sync at cut-over, in a window you agree.

What if our application vendor doesn't support Azure?

We check vendor requirements in the assessment and, if needed, test the application in Azure before you commit.

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