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Cloud & Infrastructure

Reliable Windows Server, Azure and virtualisation platforms, built for performance and continuity.

Infrastructure should be the part of IT nobody has to think about. That takes sound design, capacity for growth and backups that are tested rather than assumed.

I build and manage infrastructure across Azure, AWS and private cloud, from complete environment builds with domain controllers, file servers, RDS farms and DHCP, to Azure Virtual Desktop, Hyper-V failover clusters and VMware ESXi, protected by Veeam and Datto backup and continuity.

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Common challenges

  • Servers approaching or past end of support
  • Remote users needing secure access to line-of-business applications
  • Single points of failure in virtualisation hosts
  • Backups that have never been test-restored
  • No clear path between on-premises and cloud

What's included

Azure infrastructure

Virtual machines, networking, SQL workloads and cloud-hosted domain controllers designed for security and manageability.

Azure Virtual Desktop and RDS

Remote desktop platforms that give users a consistent, secure workspace from any device.

Complete environment builds

Environments built from scratch: domain controllers, file servers, RDS farms and DHCP.

Virtualisation

Hyper-V clusters with failover and VMware ESXi hosts, sized and configured for resilience.

Backup and business continuity

Veeam, Datto BCDR, Acronis and Windows Server Backup, with restores tested rather than assumed.

Server lifecycle and upgrades

Planned Windows Server upgrades from legacy versions, keeping workloads supported and secure.

Approach

  1. Assess

    Review workloads, capacity, dependencies, licensing and continuity requirements.

  2. Design

    Choose the right mix of cloud, on-premises and hybrid, with resilience designed in.

  3. Build

    Deploy and migrate workloads with testing and agreed change windows.

  4. Operate

    Monitoring, backup verification and documentation that keep the platform healthy.

Proven in practice

  • Azure virtual machines, Azure Virtual Desktop and RDS farms delivered for managed services clients
  • Hyper-V failover clusters and VMware ESXi environments across client estates
  • Complete environment builds: domain controllers, file servers, RDS farms and DHCP
  • Backup and continuity with Veeam and Datto BCDR across multiple organisations

Technologies

  • Microsoft Azure
  • Azure Virtual Desktop
  • Remote Desktop Services
  • Windows Server
  • Hyper-V
  • Failover Clustering
  • VMware ESXi
  • Veeam
  • Datto BCDR
  • Acronis
  • AWS
  • SQL Server

Tools change. Good engineering doesn't. I work with the platforms already in place and adapt quickly to new ones.

Frequently asked questions

Should we move our servers to Azure?

It depends on your workloads, licensing and connectivity. Some workloads run best in Azure, some on-premises and many in a hybrid model. An assessment compares the options so the decision rests on cost, performance and risk.

What is the difference between Azure Virtual Desktop and RDS?

Both deliver remote desktops and applications. RDS runs on servers you manage, on-premises or in the cloud. Azure Virtual Desktop is a Microsoft-managed service in Azure with multi-session Windows and flexible scaling.

How often should backups be tested?

Restore tests should run on a regular schedule and after any significant change. A backup is only proven once data has been successfully restored from it.

Active Directory & IdentitySecure, well-structured identity, from domain controllers through to Entra ID and conditional access.Infrastructure Audits & AssessmentsA clear, evidence-based picture of your environment, with recommendations you can act on.Security Hardening & ComplianceMeasurably stronger security, aligned to Cyber Essentials and Microsoft Secure Score.

Discuss your requirements

Share the details of your Cloud & Infrastructure project and I will outline a practical approach for your environment.

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