In response to the growing challenges of modernity, ALESTA is expanding its service portfolio and presenting a comprehensive solution designed to keep your business secure under any circumstances—whether through the migration of an existing data center or the establishment of a backup data center. This solution aims to minimize risks and ensure operational continuity, particularly for large enterprise-level clients.

It is well-known that any data stored in a single location is at risk of being lost — it's only a matter of time. Therefore, to mitigate these risks, companies have several options for ensuring the security of their data:

Each option has its own features, and the choice of the most suitable solution should be based on the company's needs, budget, and long-term plans.

For the successful implementation of any of the mentioned solutions, a clear action plan is required, covering all key stages of migration or the establishment of a backup data center. This will ensure business continuity and reliable data protection.

Stage 1: Audit and Planning

• Conduct a detailed technical audit of the existing data center.
• Inventory all equipment and systems.
• Identify outdated equipment for modernization or develop technical specifications for the construction of a new backup data center.
• Develop a relocation plan with defined timelines, tasks, and responsible parties.

Stage 2: Preparation of the New Data Center

• Prepare the server rooms of the new data center according to the requirements for equipment placement.
• Install necessary cabling, electrical, and cooling systems, as well as physical security systems.

Stage 3: Physical Migration of Infrastructure

• Carefully pack and label the equipment.
• Transport the equipment to the new location.
• Install, connect, configure, and test the equipment in the new data center to verify its functionality and proper operation.

Stage 4: Data Migration and Post-Migration Procedures

• Launch applications and operating systems.
• Test functionality and monitor performance.
• Conduct a post-migration review and address any potential issues.
• Document migration results and create comprehensive technical documentation.

Of course, every project has its unique characteristics and may require additional stages based on specific requirements. However, relocating data centers can be an extremely complex and labor-intensive process that demands detailed planning, coordination, and the involvement of a significant number of human resources, including representatives from IT, technical services, and project management departments. Therefore, one of the most crucial initial steps is the careful selection of a qualified team of executors.

With a proven track record of successfully executing data center relocation projects both in Ukraine and abroad, the ALESTA team offers a wide range of solutions covering all stages: from consulting and design to setup, delivery, and ongoing management of the completed center. Our professionally trained team is capable of minimizing the risks associated with relocation and ensuring business continuity even in the most challenging conditions.

Key Advantages of Working with ALESTA

Professional Full-Cycle Team
Our team brings together specialists from all technical areas (networking, security, server, and engineering departments), allowing us to implement data center creation or modernization projects with maximum autonomy. We independently execute and oversee all project stages, significantly reducing risks associated with external contractors and enhancing process efficiency. Additionally, our technical audit department provides an extra level of oversight at every stage of implementation.

Experience and Expertise
ALESTA’s specialists have years of successful experience in executing migration and data center creation projects of various scales both in Ukraine and abroad. Our experts have a deep understanding of all aspects of physical equipment relocation and are focused on thorough analysis and preemptive resolution of all potential technical and organizational issues.

Comprehensive Support
We provide comprehensive support that includes not only technical maintenance but also extensive operational assistance. Our team of experts continuously monitors and optimizes system performance, ensuring uninterrupted functionality and high reliability of your infrastructure.

By choosing ALESTA for the migration or creation of a new data center, you can be assured that your project will be executed with attention to detail and professionalism at every stage:

Selecting the best location for your data center, both within Ukraine and beyond, is our task. We will find the most advantageous sites that meet all specific requirements of your project. We handle all financial and legal aspects, including the selection of local communication and internet providers, ensuring full compliance with operational norms and standards.

We do not just transfer your data and equipment; we create a new system architecture based on the results of a technical audit. Our approach allows us to develop an optimal and efficient infrastructure, fully tailored to your business needs.

We maintain complete control over the transportation, logistics, and customs clearance processes to ensure everything proceeds on time and without complications.

We carry out detailed photo and video documentation of the equipment's location and connections, and the same experts who conducted the audit and inventory are also responsible for relocating and deploying this equipment at the new site. This ensures a mirrored reproduction of the configuration, guaranteeing high reliability and accuracy of operations.

We take full technical responsibility for data backup and recovery. The process is entirely managed by our team, which regulates all stages and maintains detailed documentation of the results. We ensure clear communication with your technical department and provide detailed instructions and scenarios for operating the backup data center, including troubleshooting guidance.

We will help set up all necessary solutions to protect against cyber threats, ensuring that your new or upgraded data center meets the highest security standards.

ALESTA also offers a full range of administration services for the relocated or backup data center, eliminating the need to involve external specialists, especially abroad. Thanks to our deep understanding of your data center's specifics, we provide high-quality technical maintenance and support. This not only enhances the efficiency and security of your infrastructure but also guarantees prompt responses to any challenges.

Choosing the ALESTA team means choosing high quality and reliability. Our commitment to excellence, comprehensive approach, and years of experience make us a trusted partner for implementing migration and data center creation projects of any scale. With us, your IT infrastructure will operate with maximum efficiency and security.

Is the Cost of Data Loss High?

The risk of data loss for businesses is constant. Accidents, natural disasters, and other incidents are difficult to predict and impossible to eliminate entirely. In the context of war in Ukraine, every company faces unprecedented risks to its IT infrastructure: power outages, missile and hacker attacks, physical destruction of buildings or facilities, loss of access to critical systems.

The consequences of these risks can be catastrophic:

• Business process interruption – the inability to continue essential operations due to loss of access to key systems and data.
• Loss of confidential data – destruction or compromise of important commercial information that could fall into the hands of competitors or criminals.
• Reputational risks – loss of trust from clients, partners, and investors, which can lead to long-term difficulties in maintaining market positions.
• Severe financial losses – costs associated with restoring infrastructure and operations, legal payouts, and fines.
• Legal sanctions – potential lawsuits for breach of contract or failure to comply with information protection laws.

The risks are particularly serious for critical infrastructure facilities, such as banks, heavy industry, fuel transit, mobile operators, and other important institutions. The destruction of the main data center of these strategic facilities due to missile strikes, fires, destruction, power outages, or hacker attacks can have catastrophic consequences for society as a whole. The loss of their functionality would not only lead to immense economic losses but would also significantly impact the lives of every Ukrainian, creating major social and economic problems.

Therefore, to minimize all possible risks and ensure reliable protection of your data, it is essential to consider effective solutions, one of which is the migration of an existing data center or the creation of a backup data center abroad. This will help minimize the impact of external threats and quickly restore operations in case of crisis situations.

Without proper data management, large organizations are more likely to suffer financial or reputational losses, while small businesses may risk their very existence: approximately 60% of them will close within six months of data loss.

Regardless of your company's size, a proactive approach to data management and preventing data loss will be key to successfully navigating crises and ensuring the continuity of your operations amid instability.

More and more companies are recognizing the critical nature of threats to IT infrastructure and actively responding to these challenges: a significant number of organizations have relocated their data centers to safer areas or implemented backup solutions outside of high-risk zones.