SQL Server VMs run better on Azure than AWS

80% of IT administration time is spent on patching, network setup, and firewall configuration. But with compliance changes and cyberattacks happening every day, it can be tough to keep up. Businesses need a reliable way to backup and safeguard their data. With automatic updates from Azure, you can save time and money by setting up automatic application of the latest security patches–ensuring your IT team doesn’t have to.

At Global Data Solutions, LLC, we want you to have the right tools to safeguard your company more effectively with a modern IT infrastructure solution. Contact us today to learn more.

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Cloud lessons learned: Four companies that migrated Windows Server

The GEA Group is one of the largest system providers for the food processing industry, operating in more than 60 countries. With nearly 300 sites worldwide, 120 SAP instances, 3,000 servers, more than 100 enterprise resource planning systems, and 1,000s of apps, GEA needed to centralize control. So, they migrated their server infrastructure to Microsoft Azure. Interested in how you can consolidate your distributed IT infrastructure?

At Global Data Solutions, LLC, we want to help you find the solutions that will give you more flexibility and control over your data. Contact us today to learn more.

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Increase business productivity with Windows Server and Azure

Over 60% of enterprises will adopt open-source and open APIs for their cloud integration strategies. Migrating existing apps with few or no code changes will help streamline the process. That’s why it’s important to have a platform that works well with open-source APIs and code, like Azure.

At Global Data Solutions, LLC, we can help you find and implement the open-source compatible solution you need while increasing your automation capabilities. We can help you build always-on, scalable, distributed apps with familiar development tools. To learn more, contact us today.

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Data Migration Process: How Agencies Can Successfully Move Data to Modern Systems

Planning a data migration from on-premises to the cloud? There are a few ways to get a head start on the process. Begin to think about which staff will be involved, the timing of the move, and what critical infrastructure data you need to move and why. With the right analysis, you can begin to build out a roadmap for your shift to the cloud.

At Global Data Solutions, LLC, we have worked on dozens of migrations, and we want to help you plan a smooth and fast transition to the cloud. Contact us today to begin your journey to off-premises computing.

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Customer story: Australian National University pioneers the next generation of genomics research by moving to the cloud

For researchers at Australian National University, time is a limiting factor when it comes to analyzing genomic data. That’s why they migrated their on-premises infrastructure to the cloud. With the shift, they can increase the speed of their analysis and reduce the time it takes to analyze data, saving days of work and making research easier and faster than ever before.

At Global Data Solutions, LLC, we have the industry experts you need to help plan your migration to the cloud and reduce your data analysis time. Contact us today to learn how our experienced team can help.

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Cloud migration essentials: A guide to migrating servers and virtual machines

Migrating to the cloud is a business decision that you need to make. The benefits are universal: reduced costs, faster modernization capabilities, and increased security. But ensuring your migration has a minimal impact on your business and will run as expected means you need a strong plan that covers the end-cloud environment, training, and readiness of your workloads and apps.

At Global Data Solutions, LLC, we have a team of experienced IT professionals that can find the fastest and least intrusive way to conduct your move to the cloud, saving you money, time, and resources. Contact us today to learn more.

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Containers 101

Looking for a lightweight, portable approach to running multiple applications? Containers might be the answer. With containers, applications are isolated and packaged only with their unique dependencies, allowing for increased density and consuming fewer resources than virtual machines. Containers can help you rapidly scale up or down to meet your changing business needs.

At Global Data Solutions, LLC, we want to help you find the solution that can increase your utilization and meet your ever-changing business needs. Contact us today to learn more about how we’re prepared to help you modernize your IT needs.

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