Windows Server migration and upgrade service
Every Windows Server version reaches end of support and every server eventually needs new hardware. A migration project moves roles and data to supported platforms without the business noticing.
We plan by role, not by server: AD gets new DCs, files move with SMS, applications get tested on the new version and cutover happens in a window with a rollback ready.
At a glance
| From | Server 2003 through 2019 |
|---|---|
| To | Server 2022/2025 on new hardware, Hyper-V, Proxmox, Azure |
| Methods | In-place upgrade, side-by-side migration, P2V, Azure Migrate |
| Roles | AD, DNS/DHCP, file/print, RDS, SQL, IIS, line-of-business apps |
What RackLedge does
- Discovery and dependency mapping
- Role-by-role migration plan
- Execution with rollback
- Decommission and licence cleanup
How we work
Windows Server work follows the roles, not the boxes. Domain controllers, file servers, application servers, RDS and SQL each have their own migration path, and we plan them separately so one cutover does not take everything down. New servers are built from a hardened template with patching, monitoring and backup agents from day one.
Every version has a support date and we track them for you: what is in mainstream support, what is extended, what needs Extended Security Updates and what must move now. Licensing is reviewed at the same time so a refresh does not turn into an audit problem.
Hyper-V, Active Directory, RDS, Exchange and SQL Server are supported as first-class roles, with hardening baselines and documentation handed over at the end of every project.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does a server migration take?
A single-role server can move in an evening. A small environment with AD, files, SQL and an application is typically a few weeks of planning and a couple of cutover windows.
Need a hand with this?
Tell us what you are running and what is slowing you down. You get a straight assessment and a plan, with no obligation. Support desk is staffed 24/7.