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Microsoft Azure Explained
What Is Microsoft Azure?
Microsoft Azure is Microsoft's cloud platform for running servers, storing data and hosting business applications in Microsoft's data centers instead of a closet at your office. For many businesses it replaces an aging file or application server, removes the cost of buying new hardware every few years and makes it easier for staff to work from more than one location. Azure is flexible, but that flexibility comes with a lot of choices about size, security and cost that are easy to get wrong.
BCA plans what should move to Azure, builds it securely, migrates your servers and data and manages the environment afterward as part of your network. We helped a construction company with offices in Spokane and Seattle move off unreliable file storage to Azure and SharePoint, with secure remote access for office and field staff.
Server in the office
You buy the hardware, keep it running and replace it every few years.
Azure
Capacity you pay for as you use it, running in Microsoft's data centers.
How Microsoft Azure Benefits Your Business
Access
Staff in the office, at home or in the field reach the same files and applications securely.
Reliability
Servers run in Microsoft's data centers instead of on aging hardware in a back room.
Cost
No large server purchases every few years. You pay for the capacity you use.
Growth
Adding storage, servers or a new office is a configuration change, not a hardware project.
Recovery
Cloud servers can be restored from backup without waiting on replacement hardware.
Security
Remote access runs through secure, managed connections instead of exposed office systems.
Scope
What's Included in Our Microsoft Azure Services
Moving to Azure is a project, and running it well is an ongoing job. BCA covers both, from deciding what belongs in the cloud to keeping servers updated, secure and backed up afterward. The exact scope depends on your environment and the plan you choose.
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Azure Planning
A review of your servers, applications and data to decide what should move to Azure, what should stay and what it will cost to run.
- Server and application review
- Cloud vs. on-site recommendations
- Running cost estimates
Planning
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Migration to Azure
Servers and files moved to Azure on a schedule that works around your business, so your team gets back to work quickly.
- Server and file migration
- Scheduled around your business hours
- Testing before users switch over
Migration
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Cloud Servers and Storage
Virtual servers and storage sized for your workload and managed like the rest of your network.
- Virtual servers
- Cloud file storage
- Ongoing monitoring and updates
Infrastructure
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Secure Remote Access
Staff at home, in the field or at other offices connect securely to the systems they need.
- Secure remote access
- Multi-factor sign-in
- Access set by role
Access
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Backup and Recovery
Azure servers and data backed up, so a mistake, failure or ransomware attack doesn't take you offline.
- Cloud backup
- Backup monitoring and testing
- Disaster recovery planning
Backup
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Cost and Capacity Management
Azure usage reviewed so you aren't paying for servers that are oversized or no longer needed.
- Usage and cost reviews
- Right-sizing servers
- Planning for growth
Cost
Our Approach
Why Businesses Choose BCA for Microsoft Azure
An Azure project only pays off if it's planned around how your business actually works. BCA has spent 37 years supporting businesses, and we manage Azure as part of your whole IT environment, not as a one-time project.
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Proven Azure Migrations
For one construction client, we had staff working again the same day, then completed the move to Azure and SharePoint over the following two months.
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One Team for Cloud and Everything Else
Your Azure servers, Microsoft 365, devices and network are supported by one provider, so problems get solved instead of passed between vendors.
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Local Technicians When You Need Them
Remote support handles most issues quickly. When a connection, device or office network needs hands-on work, BCA technicians come to you.
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Years in business
98%
Client retention
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Average response time
100+
Businesses supported
FAQ
Common Questions About Microsoft Azure Services
Here are the questions businesses ask most often before moving to Azure.
Should we move our server to Azure or replace it?
It depends on what the server does, how many people use it and where they work. A file server is often better replaced by SharePoint, while a server running a business application may be a good fit for Azure. Some systems are best kept on-site. BCA reviews your setup and gives you a clear recommendation, with the costs of each option.
How much does Azure cost?
Azure is billed monthly based on what you use: the size of your servers, how much storage you keep and how long things run. A well-sized setup is often cheaper than people expect, while an oversized one quietly costs more every month. BCA estimates the running cost before you move and reviews usage afterward so the bill stays in line with what you need.
Will there be downtime when we move to Azure?
Some cutover time is unavoidable, but it can usually be scheduled for an evening or weekend so your team isn’t interrupted. BCA plans the move in stages, tests that everything works before switching users over and is on hand when your team starts working on the new setup.
Is our data secure in Azure?
Microsoft secures its data centers and the Azure platform itself. How your servers, sign-ins and access are configured is up to you, and that’s where mistakes happen. BCA sets up secure remote access, multi-factor sign-in and access by role, and keeps your Azure environment monitored and backed up.
Can staff in the field and at other offices use Azure?
Yes, and it’s one of the main reasons businesses move. Once servers and files are in Azure, staff can connect securely from the office, home or a job site. For one construction client, BCA set up consistent file access across their Spokane and Seattle offices and their field staff.
Can we keep some systems on-site and move others to Azure?
Yes. Many businesses use a hybrid setup, keeping equipment that has to stay local in the office and running other servers in Azure. BCA designs the connection between the two so your team uses both without thinking about where things live.
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