AWS Cloud Migration Services

AWS Cloud Migration Services That Move You to the Cloud Safely and Smoothly

CloudTechDesk plans and carries out your move to Amazon Web Services: assessment, secure landing zone, migration, cutover and cost optimisation, with minimal downtime and a clear plan at every step.
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  • Assessment before any move
  • Tested cutover with rollback
  • Secure, cost-aware setup

Full assessment first

Plan

Rollback plan for every cutover

Safety

Encrypted and access-controlled

Security

Costs reviewed after go-live

Savings

Migration Plan · SampleWave 2
WaveWorkloadsStrategyStatus
1Web serversRehostDone
2File serversRehostCopying
2SQL databaseReplatformSyncing
3Line-of-business appRefactorPlanned
3Old reporting serverRetireDecommission
4Legacy ERPRetainReviewed
4 wavesplanned and tracked
1server retired
The Service

What Is AWS Cloud Migration?

AWS cloud migration is the process of moving your servers, databases, files and applications from on-premises hardware or another provider to Amazon Web Services. Done well, it replaces ageing equipment with flexible, secure infrastructure that you pay for as you use it.

The risk is in the details: undocumented dependencies, data that must stay consistent and systems that cannot be offline for long. That is why we start with an assessment and move workloads in planned waves, not all at once.

  • Discovery of servers, apps and dependencies
  • A migration strategy for each workload
  • Secure AWS landing zone and networking
  • Cutover, testing and optimisation
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AssessmentRehostReplatformLanding ZoneRefactorCutoverSecurityBackupMonitoringOptimisationAssessmentRehostReplatformLanding ZoneRefactorCutoverSecurityBackupMonitoringOptimisation
Benefits

Why Businesses Migrate to AWS

Moving to the cloud is about more than retiring old servers. Here is what a well-run migration changes.

Scale When You Need To

Add or remove capacity in minutes instead of buying hardware months ahead, and only pay while you use it.

Stronger Security

Encryption, identity controls and monitoring set up properly from day one.

Pay for What You Use

Swap large hardware purchases for costs you can track and tune.

Better Resilience

Backups and multi-zone design keep your business running when something fails, so one broken server no longer means a broken day.

What We Migrate

Everything You Run, Moved With Care

Whatever lives in your office or data centre today, we plan a safe path to AWS.

Servers and Virtual Machines

Windows and Linux servers moved with minimal change and tested before cutover.

Databases

SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL and more, kept in sync until the switch.

Files and Storage

File shares and archives moved to durable, secure cloud storage.

Business Applications

Line-of-business apps assessed, tested and moved in the right order.

Identity and Security

Access, encryption and monitoring set up so the move does not open gaps.

Networking and Connectivity

VPNs, private links and DNS planned so users notice nothing.

Strategy

The 6 Rs of Cloud Migration

Not every workload should move the same way. We match each one to the strategy that fits.

Rehost (Lift and Shift)

Move servers to AWS as they are, with little or no change. It is the fastest route and a good first step for many workloads, with optimisation to follow once you are in the cloud.

Replatform

Small changes, such as a managed database, for better results.

Repurchase

Swap an old application for a cloud service built for the job.

Refactor

Redesign an application to use cloud-native features, for better performance, scaling and resilience over the long term.

Retire

Switch off what you no longer need. Many assessments find servers and apps nobody uses, which saves money straight away.

Retain

Keep a workload where it is for now, with a plan for later.

Built Right

Built on the AWS Well-Architected Framework

Every landing zone we build is checked against the six pillars of the AWS Well-Architected Framework, so your new environment is secure, reliable and cost-aware from the first day.
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Operational excellenceRun and improve with clear processes.
SecurityProtect data, systems and access.
ReliabilityRecover quickly and stay available.
Performance efficiencyUse the right resources for the job.
Cost optimisationPay only for what you need.
SustainabilityReduce the footprint of your workloads.
How It Works

Our AWS Migration Process, Step by Step

A clear, staged path from the first review to a tuned, supported environment.

Assess and Discover

We inventory servers, databases, applications and dependencies, and estimate the cost of running them on AWS.

Plan and Choose Strategies

Each workload is matched to a strategy and grouped into migration waves with clear dates.

Build the Landing Zone

Accounts, networking, identity, security and logging are set up before anything moves.

Pilot and Test

A low-risk workload moves first so we can prove the process and fix surprises early.

Migrate and Cut Over

Data is synced in the background, then each wave is switched over in a planned window.

Optimise and Support

We right-size resources, set budgets and alerts and offer ongoing management.

Visibility

Follow Every Step of Your Migration

You see the plan, the cutover checklist and the cost review, so there are no surprises.
Migration Plan · SampleWave 2
WaveWorkloadsStrategyStatus
1Web serversRehostDone
2File serversRehostCopying
2SQL databaseReplatformSyncing
3Line-of-business appRefactorPlanned
3Old reporting serverRetireDecommission
4Legacy ERPRetainReviewed
4 wavesplanned and tracked
1server retired
Cost Review · SampleOptimised
Mo 1Mo 2Mo 3Mo 4Mo 5Mo 6
Right-sizedInstances
SavingsPlans applied
TaggedEvery resource
BudgetAlerts on
Cutover Checklist · SampleReady
Cutover · Saturday 22:00Rollback plan approved
✓Final data syncDone
✓Application tests passedDone
✓Backups verifiedDone
✓DNS switch scheduledDone
5Go live and monitorNext
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DIY Migration vs a Managed AWS Migration

See where experienced help reduces risk, downtime and cost.
FactorDo-it-yourselfWith CloudTechDesk
PlanningOften starts without a full inventoryAssessment and wave plan before anything moves
DowntimeHard to predictTested cutover with a rollback plan
SecurityDefault settings are often left in placeLanding zone built to Well-Architected guidance
Cost controlOversized resources and surprise billsRight-sizing, tagging and budget alerts
SkillsLearning on a live projectEngineers who migrate regularly
After go-liveYou are on your ownOptional managed support and reviews
Common Reasons

When Businesses Move to AWS

Most migrations start with a clear trigger. If one of these sounds familiar, it is a good time to plan your move.

Data Centre or Office Exit

A lease is ending or a server room is being closed.

End of Life

Servers or operating systems are going out of support.

Growth and Scaling

Demand is changing and fixed hardware cannot keep up.

Better Disaster Recovery

You need recovery that does not depend on one site.

Compliance and Security

You need stronger controls, logging and audit evidence.

Pricing

AWS Migration Pricing

Clear starting prices for small and growing environments. Larger or more complex migrations are quoted after an assessment.
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Assessment

$1,500
one-time, fixed fee
A complete review and a plan you can act on.
  • Server and app inventory
  • Dependency mapping
  • Strategy for each workload
  • AWS cost estimate
  • Wave plan and timeline
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Migration

$4,900
from, one-time (up to 10 servers)
End-to-end migration for a small or growing business.
  • Everything in Assessment
  • Secure landing zone
  • Server and database migration
  • Tested cutover with rollback
  • 30 days of post-migration support
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Larger environments

Enterprise

Custom
quoted after assessment
Multi-site, regulated or complex application estates.
  • Phased multi-wave programme
  • Application refactoring
  • Compliance-aligned design
  • Dedicated cloud engineer
  • Ongoing managed AWS
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Add-ons

Cost Optimisation Review

Right-size and trim your AWS bill.

Disaster Recovery Setup

Backup and recovery across zones.

Team Training

Practical AWS training for your staff.

Managed AWS Support

Ongoing monitoring and care.

FAQ

AWS Migration FAQs

Straight answers about timing, cost, downtime and how a migration works.

  • Assessment before commitment
  • Short, planned downtime
  • Costs reviewed after go-live

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AWS cloud migration is the process of moving servers, databases, files and applications from on-premises systems or another provider to Amazon Web Services. A good migration plans the move, protects your data and leaves you with a secure, well-organised environment.

It depends on how many workloads you have and how complex they are. A small environment can move in a few weeks, while larger or more connected systems are moved in planned waves over several months.

Cost depends on the size of your environment, the migration strategy and how much needs to change. Published guides show full migration programmes for small and mid-sized companies ranging from tens of thousands to several hundred thousand dollars, while a small environment can cost far less. Our plans above show where we start, and we confirm a fixed quote after an assessment.

We aim to keep downtime short. Data is copied in the background, systems are tested in AWS first, and cutover is scheduled for a quiet period with a rollback plan ready.

They are rehost, replatform, repurchase, refactor, retire and retain. Each workload is matched to the strategy that gives the best balance of speed, cost and long-term benefit.

Depending on the workload, we use tools such as AWS Application Migration Service for servers, AWS Database Migration Service for databases and AWS Migration Hub to track progress, along with the AWS Migration Evaluator for planning.

We encrypt data in transit and at rest, use least-privilege access, separate environments and test restores before cutover. Security settings follow the AWS Well-Architected Framework.

Yes. After cutover we review sizing, storage and purchasing options such as savings plans, so you pay for what you use and not for what you do not.

Book a free migration assessment. We review your current systems, suggest a strategy and give you a clear plan and quote.

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