Challenge
On-premise server was failing; application vendor supported cloud but client lacked internal skills.
Approach
- Sized Azure IaaS with vendor minimum requirements.
- Migrated application and SQL database over a planned weekend.
- Configured backup, alerting and monthly restore test.
- Documented DR steps and support escalation.
Outcomes
- Application availability improved with monitored infrastructure.
- Restore test succeeded within RTO target.
- Ongoing patching and backup reviews under hosting agreement.
