If your organisation already runs Windows Server, SQL Server, and Microsoft 365, Azure offers the most natural path to the cloud with licence benefits that lower the bill. We use Azure Migrate to assess your estate, anchor everything to Entra ID for identity, and move servers and desktops without disrupting the tools your staff use every day.
Azure Migrate assessment and sizing
We deploy Azure Migrate appliances to discover servers, databases, and their dependencies, then collect performance data over time rather than guessing at capacity. The assessment recommends target VM sizes, flags workloads suited to Azure SQL Managed Instance, and estimates monthly cost including Azure Hybrid Benefit savings on existing Windows and SQL licences. You receive a readiness report that separates lift-and-shift candidates from those needing remediation, so the plan reflects your real estate rather than a generic template.
Identity-first foundation with Entra ID
Azure security begins with identity, so we establish Microsoft Entra ID as the control plane before workloads move. We configure conditional access, multi-factor authentication, and role-based access control, and where appropriate connect on-premise Active Directory through Entra Connect for a smooth hybrid state. Privileged Identity Management adds just-in-time elevation for admin roles. This identity foundation means access policies follow users consistently across migrated servers, SQL databases, and Microsoft 365, closing the gaps that ad-hoc permissions usually leave behind.
Servers, databases, and virtual desktops
We replicate Windows and Linux servers with Azure Site Recovery for a low-risk cutover, and migrate databases to Azure SQL or to VMs depending on compatibility. For distributed or remote teams, Azure Virtual Desktop delivers managed Windows desktops that scale with headcount and remove the cost of maintaining physical machines. Storage moves to managed disks and Azure Files with the redundancy tier each workload needs. Every resource lands inside governed resource groups with tagging and policy applied automatically.
Governance, monitoring, and cost management
Once workloads are live we enforce standards through Azure Policy, centralise logs and metrics in Azure Monitor, and surface security findings via Microsoft Defender for Cloud. Cost Management budgets and alerts give finance early warning before spend drifts. We document the landing structure and hand over dashboards your team can read at a glance. The outcome is an Azure environment that stays compliant and predictable rather than one that quietly accumulates orphaned resources and surprise charges.
What You Get
Azure Migrate assessment with sizing and cost estimate
Entra ID identity and conditional access configuration
Migrated servers, SQL databases, and storage
Azure Virtual Desktop deployment where required
Azure Policy governance and tagging standards
Azure Monitor dashboards and cost budgets
Why Teams Choose TurnGlobal
Hybrid Benefit applied to cut Windows and SQL licence cost
Identity secured with Entra ID before workloads move
Site Recovery enables low-risk, rehearsed cutovers
Governance and cost guardrails set from go-live
FAQs
Can we keep using Microsoft 365 and on-premise AD together?
Yes. We support hybrid identity through Entra Connect, so on-premise Active Directory and Microsoft 365 stay in sync. Many clients run hybrid for an extended period, migrating workloads gradually while users keep a single sign-in experience.
Does Azure Hybrid Benefit really reduce our costs?
For most Windows Server and SQL Server estates, yes. Applying existing licences with Software Assurance to Azure VMs can significantly lower compute charges. We quantify the saving in the assessment so you see the exact impact before committing.
What is the safest way to migrate our SQL databases?
We assess each database for compatibility with Azure SQL Managed Instance first, since it removes patching and backup overhead. Where features block that, we host SQL on VMs. Either way we test restores and performance against your baseline before cutover.