Azure
Migration
Migration
Move to the cloud with confidence — not chaos
Moving your workloads, databases, and applications to Microsoft Azure is one of the highest-leverage investments a mid-market business can make — but only when it's done right. Paragon9 guides you through every phase of Azure migration: from assessing what you have, to planning the move, to executing the migration, to optimizing your cloud environment after go-live.
Azure Migration Assessment Know before you move
Before a single workload moves, Paragon9 performs a Migration Readiness Assessment of your current environment — cataloging applications, databases, dependencies, and security posture. We identify which workloads are lift-and-shift ready, which need modernization before moving, and which should stay on-premises. You get a prioritized migration roadmap with realistic cost projections, not vendor estimates.
Migration Planning Architecture designed for your business, not a template
Every Azure migration plan we build is specific to your environment. We design the target Azure architecture — choosing the right services (IaaS, PaaS, or hybrid), configuring network topology, establishing security baselines, and defining the migration sequence to minimize downtime and risk. We plan for the cutover before we touch anything in production.
Migration Execution Controlled moves with zero-surprise cutovers
Paragon9 executes migrations using Azure Migrate and proven runbooks with defined rollback procedures at every step. We migrate workloads in waves — lower-risk systems first — validating data integrity and application behavior in Azure before decommissioning on-premises infrastructure. Cutovers are planned, communicated, and rehearsed. No surprises at 2am.
Post-Migration Optimization The cloud's value compounds when you tune it
Migration is day one, not the finish line. After go-live, Paragon9 reviews your Azure environment for cost optimization (right-sizing VMs, reserved instances, eliminating idle resources), security hardening (Defender for Cloud, Azure Policy, RBAC), and performance tuning. Most clients recover 20–35% of their initial cloud spend through post-migration optimization alone.
Ready to Move to Azure? Start with the Assessment.
Paragon9 starts every Azure migration with a no-obligation Migration Readiness Assessment — so you know exactly what you're moving, what it will cost, and what risks to plan for before you commit to anything.
What We Migrate
Windows Workloads
IIS, SQL Server, .NET apps, file servers, and domain controllers — lift-and-shift or modernized to PaaS.
SQL Server & Databases
SQL Server to Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance, or Azure Database for PostgreSQL.
Microsoft 365
Exchange, SharePoint, and file share migrations to Microsoft 365 with data validation and cutover planning.
Line-of-Business Apps
Legacy .NET applications refactored or re-platformed to Azure App Service, Azure Functions, or Containers.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does an Azure migration take?
Timeline depends on scope and complexity. A focused migration of 3–5 workloads with a defined scope typically takes 6–12 weeks from assessment to go-live. Larger environments with complex dependencies, compliance requirements, or major refactoring needs may take 3–6 months. Paragon9 delivers the assessment phase in 2–3 weeks, giving you a realistic timeline before any migration work begins.
Will my business experience downtime during the Azure migration?
Paragon9 designs migrations to minimize production downtime. We use online migration techniques wherever possible, replicating data to Azure while your on-premises systems remain live, then performing a final synchronization cutover during a planned maintenance window. For mission-critical workloads, cutovers are typically measured in minutes, not hours. All migration plans include defined rollback procedures if anything unexpected occurs.
How much does Azure migration cost?
Migration services cost depends on the number and complexity of workloads, the amount of refactoring required, and post-migration support scope. Paragon9 provides detailed cost projections as part of the Migration Readiness Assessment — including both our services fees and your projected ongoing Azure infrastructure costs. Most clients find that cloud migration pays for itself within 12–18 months through reduced data center overhead and improved operational efficiency.
Is Paragon9 a Microsoft Azure partner?
Yes. Paragon9 is a trusted Microsoft Partner with deep expertise in Azure migration, Azure PaaS development, and Microsoft 365. Our team has executed migrations ranging from small business Microsoft 365 moves to complex multi-workload Azure infrastructure migrations for mid-market enterprises.
