For many SMBs, the shift to cloud storage is a no-brainer. Cloud enables faster service deployment, collaboration across distributed teams, and more robust security protocols than many on-prem setups can offer. Combined with automatic updates and built-in redundancy, it empowers SMBs to focus on growth rather than infrastructure management.
Azure has emerged as a go-to platform thanks to its scalability, flexibility, and integration with Microsoft 365. However, as businesses make the transition, one often overlooked challenge threatens to derail progress: data protection.
What are the dangers of cloud migration?
For many organisations, migrating to Azure feels like the natural next step. On paper, it promises reduced overheads, greater agility, and a more modern tech stack. But as countless MSPs can attest, the process is rarely a smooth one.
Among the most common pitfalls are:
- Data loss during transfer
- Inconsistent backup coverage
- Misconfigured security settings
- Unclear recovery procedures
- Skyrocketing costs due to unpredictable storage charges
Even worse, many businesses believe that by moving to the cloud, they’re automatically protected. This assumption is particularly dangerous. Under Microsoft’s Shared Responsibility Model, Azure secures the infrastructure. Securing your data is up to you.
Failing to address this storage gap can result in lost data, compliance issues, and significant downtime when things go wrong.
How to make cloud migration simple and secure?
Redstor is built for MSPs. We’ve spent years listening to partners, tracking market trends, and developing technology that meets the needs of modern service providers. When it comes to Azure migration, that means enabling complete data resilience, visibility, and control.
Here’s how Redstor makes cloud migration easier and safer:
End-to-end protection
Redstor enables a smooth migration path from on-prem environments directly into Azure within a single, intuitive interface: the RedApp. MSPs can manage protection before, during, and after the move with minimal manual intervention.
Crucially, data isn’t just transferred – it’s actively protected throughout. Whether you’re moving files, virtual machines, or entire environments, we ensure there’s no disruption to continuity or data integrity.
Instant recovery
Accidents happen, especially in complex migrations. Redstor’s hourly snapshots provide frequent restore points, meaning even if something goes wrong during the migration, recovery is just minutes away.
You’re also covered for day-to-day mishaps: accidental deletions, misconfigurations, or security lapses can be rolled back with granular restore options. For many MSPs, this means faster troubleshooting, fewer support tickets, and happier clients.
Multi-tenant simplicity
Managing multiple customers in Azure’s native environment can be complicated and time-consuming. Redstor changes that.
Our platform was built with multi-tenancy at its core. MSPs can manage backups, set policies, and monitor recoveries across all clients, saving time, reducing errors, and enabling proactive support.
Zero egress fees and predictable pricing
One of the biggest frustrations with native Azure Backup is the unpredictable cost structure. Data transfer, retention settings, and regional recoveries can all rack up hidden charges that eat into your margins.
Redstor offers zero egress charges and fixed, predictable billing, no matter how often you recover data or where it’s restored. We give MSPs confidence in their pricing that can be passed on to customers.
Cloud resilience
One of Redstor’s most important features is the ability to move data from Azure into the Redstor cloud for an added layer of protection. This means if a Microsoft tenant is ever compromised, whether by a bad actor or internal mishap, you can still recover to a different subscription, region, or environment.
Think of this as your final fallback: completely independent, secure, and always accessible.
Malware and ransomware detection
Migration periods are high-risk windows for cyber threats. Redstor integrates advanced threat detection software directly into the backup process. Every backup is scanned in real-time, providing early warnings of ransomware or suspicious activity and reducing the risk of reinfection during recovery.
Ready to migrate?
Whether you’re helping an SMB take its first steps into the cloud or migrating large-scale infrastructure, Redstor gives you the tools to do it confidently and profitably. By partnering with Redstor, you’ll deliver:
- Fast, secure migrations
- Lower total cost of ownership for your clients
- Higher margins for your business
Get in touch today to learn how we can support your next Azure deployment and take advantage of our two unmissable discount offers.