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Managed Cloud Migration Case Study in KZN

ITC Systems migrated the business-critical ERP application, SQL databases and associated data of a KwaZulu-Natal distribution business to managed cloud infrastructure. The project addressed reliance on ageing onsite hardware and introduced a centrally managed server environment. Storage separation and automated backups formed part of the approach to ongoing operation and recovery planning.

Location: KwaZulu-Natal
Agreement: Full Managed SLA
Status: Continuous 24/7 Monitoring

CLIENT PROFILE
Distribution business • KwaZulu-Natal

ENVIRONMENT
ERP application, SQL databases and associated business data

The Challenge

Ageing onsite infrastructure raised concerns about hardware reliability, backup arrangements and future growth. The business needed to move its operational systems while limiting disruption to employees.

The ITC Systems Solution

ITC Systems designed the cloud server environment and migrated the application, database workloads and business data. Storage was separated for operating systems and applications, SQL workloads, and backup and log data. The planned cutover was scheduled outside normal business hours, with automated backups configured for ongoing protection.

Project Outcome

The business reduced its dependence on ageing onsite servers and gained a centrally managed environment for its core applications. The cloud platform provided a more adaptable basis for capacity planning and backup management.

Technical Scope Implemented

ERP & SQL Workload Architecture in Cloud

Zero Business-Hour Cutover Downtime

Automated Offsite Snapshots & Recovery

Segregated High-Performance NVMe Storage

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Frequently asked questions

Often yes, after checking application support, licensing, performance, connectivity and database dependencies. The migration plan must suit the workload.
No. A cutover may require planned interruption. Scheduling, testing and a rollback plan help manage the impact; the acceptable window should be agreed in advance.
No. Snapshots can help recovery but may share failure risks with the source system. Backup isolation, retention and restore testing require separate consideration.

Plan your next step

Considering a move from onsite servers to managed cloud infrastructure? ITC Systems can assess your workloads, dependencies and recovery needs across KwaZulu-Natal.

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