{"id":5738,"date":"2025-08-29T13:02:39","date_gmt":"2025-08-29T11:02:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/weareonit.com\/server-out-of-date-time-to-move-to-the-cloud\/"},"modified":"2025-11-25T15:06:14","modified_gmt":"2025-11-25T14:06:14","slug":"server-out-of-date-time-to-move-to-the-cloud","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/weareonit.com\/smb\/en\/blog\/server-out-of-date-time-to-move-to-the-cloud\/","title":{"rendered":"Server out-of-date? Time to move to the cloud!"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"5738\" class=\"elementor elementor-5738 elementor-5260\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c4e8e82 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"c4e8e82\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3118254 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3118254\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>What you need to know as support for Windows Server 2012 and 2016 disappear.<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Physical servers have seen their best days. Windows Server 2012 is officially end-of-life, and 2016 is also fast approaching the end of its support ( <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/lifecycle\/products\/windows-server-2016\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2027<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Companies stuck in old infrastructure are taking ever greater risks in terms of security, efficiency and cost. The solution? Switch to the    <\/span><b>cloud<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or better yet, to a <\/span><b>hybrid cloud environment<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that grows with your needs.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this blog, you&#8217;ll discover why the cloud is more relevant today than ever, and how On IT can help you make a smooth transition.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2c0692d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2c0692d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Physical servers have become outdated. The cloud is the future. <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e76e608 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e76e608\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once Microsoft ends support, your server will no longer receive updates or security patches. That means: <\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Higher risks of data breaches<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> due to unpatched vulnerabilities<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Loss of compliance<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> In audits or industry regulation<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Increasingly expensive support<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Of obsolete systems<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Time loss<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for IT teams due to manual follow-up and troubleshooting<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p> <\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The cloud allows you to leave those worries behind. You no longer have to install updates yourself, no more hardware problems to solve: everything runs in a scalable, stable and well secured and managed environment. <\/span><\/p><p><b>Hybrid cloud<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  is a smart intermediate step in this regard. You retain control where necessary, but leverage the benefits of the cloud where you can. <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1eeed93 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1eeed93\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What types of cloud are there?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3e9bbda elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3e9bbda\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/weareonit.com\/smb\/en\/solutions\/hybrid-cloud\/private-cloud\/\"><b>Private cloud<\/b><\/a><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A private cloud is an exclusive cloud environment set up specifically for your organization. It runs in its own data center or with a specialized provider. <\/span><\/p><p><b>Advantages:<\/b><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Complete control over data, configuration and security<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ideal for sensitive information or specific industry requirements<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provides predictable performance and infrastructure<\/span><p> <\/p><\/li><\/ul><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/weareonit.com\/smb\/en\/solutions\/hybrid-cloud\/public-cloud\/\"><b>Public cloud<\/b><\/a><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With a public cloud, you share infrastructure with other companies, through platforms such as Microsoft Azure. You pay for what you use and benefit from maximum flexibility. <\/span><\/p><p><b>Advantages:<\/b><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scalability and cost advantage<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quick access to new technologies<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No worries about hardware management or maintenance<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p> <\/p><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/weareonit.com\/smb\/en\/solutions\/hybrid-cloud\/\"><b>Hybrid cloud<\/b><\/a><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A hybrid cloud combines the best of both worlds. You keep certain applications local (or in a private cloud) and place other workloads in the public cloud. <\/span><\/p><p><b>Advantages:<\/b><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You maintain control where necessary and exploit flexibility where possible<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ideal for companies looking to migrate in phases<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Supports compliance and innovation at the same time<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p> <\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.techradar.com\/pro\/cloud-spending-to-reach-a-staggering-usd723bn-in-2025-thanks-partly-to-the-explosive-demand-for-ai-resources?u\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to IDC<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  expects 90% of organizations to have adopted a hybrid cloud model by 2027. That evolution clearly shows that hybrid cloud is not just a temporary solution, but a strategic choice to become more agile, secure and future-oriented. <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9c2a24e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9c2a24e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why choose the cloud - and when do you choose hybrid cloud?\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-65784d8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"65784d8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><b>Isn&#8217;t the cloud more expensive?<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a common misconception. In reality, you often only pay for what you actually use. You avoid large investments in hardware, expensive interventions and unforeseen maintenance costs. Cloud makes your IT expenses scalable and predictable, an important advantage for SMEs who want to keep control of their budget.   <\/span><\/p><h3><b>What about compliance and security?<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With cloud solutions from trusted providers such as Microsoft Azure, you have the latest security standards, data encryption and automatic backups. Through access management, roles and logging, you also stay compliant with industry or audit requirements. On IT makes sure your cloud environment is tailored to your regulatory and security needs.  <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The cloud has become an integral part of modern IT strategies.  <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.techradar.com\/pro\/cloud-spending-to-reach-a-staggering-usd723bn-in-2025-thanks-partly-to-the-explosive-demand-for-ai-resources?u\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to Gartner, the global cloud market will grow 21% by 2025, to more than $723 billion<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. That growth is not coming out of nowhere. Companies are choosing cloud solutions because they: <\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Scaling up easily<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Without expensive investment in hardware<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Have anytime, anywhere access<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> To their data and applications<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Outsource updates and maintenance<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to a reliable partner<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Achieve better security<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Than was possible with their local servers<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br><br><\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yet it doesn&#8217;t have to be all-or-nothing. Many organizations opt for a   <\/span><b>hybrid approach<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  because they prefer to keep certain data or applications local: for example, because of compliance requirements or performance. At the same time, they want to benefit from the scalability and flexibility of the cloud, without turning their entire infrastructure upside down. A hybrid model allows them to find that balance and to grow step by step towards a complete cloud environment, at their own pace.  <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On IT helps you determine what form, <\/span><b>public cloud<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>private cloud<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><b>hybrid cloud<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the best fit for your infrastructure, team and ambitions.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-081b34f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"081b34f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Here's how On IT helps you make a smooth transition to the cloud<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3a153fa elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3a153fa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A move to the cloud requires preparation. At On IT, we guide you every step of the way: <\/span><\/p><ul><li> <b> Analysis<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Of your current IT environment and risks<\/span><\/li><li><b>Advice<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> On the right cloud strategy, including hybrid scenarios<\/span><\/li><li><b>Planning and execution<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of migration for the purpose of continuity<\/span><\/li><li><b>Support<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> After migration through monitoring, reporting and advice<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p> <\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In doing so, security is key. We provide clear access levels, automated backups and scalable architecture that grows with your organization. <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No big leaps without a safety net, but a thoughtful digital step forward.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e77f90f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e77f90f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Time to retire that old server cabinet?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-18ae9c3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"18ae9c3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The cloud is not an endpoint, but a foundation. It opens the door to innovation, scalability and new technologies. Think integration with AI, automation, Power BI or modern collaboration platforms. With a modern cloud environment, you don&#8217;t have to keep investing to keep up, you just grow with the technology.   <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What was a solid IT solution for years is now a drag on your growth. Outdated servers require more maintenance, introduce risk and keep your organization away from the economies of scale of the cloud. <\/span><\/p><p><b>Why switch gears now?<\/b><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Support for Windows Server 2012 has been discontinued<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and 2016 is soon to follow.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>The technology is ready<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: cloud platforms are stable, secure and proven effective.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>The benefits are immediate<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: lower costs, more control and better security.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br><br><\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With a hybrid cloud solution, you maintain control and flexibility. And with On IT, you get a partner who understands the importance of continuity and trust. <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-83ffba2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"83ffba2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What might the cloud look like for your organization?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8d5c126 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8d5c126\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let us analyze your environment and receive a clear customized migration plan.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Discover our solutions via:<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/weareonit.com\/smb\/en\/solutions\/hybrid-cloud\/\"> <b>www.weareonit.com\/smb\/hybrid-cloud<\/b><\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Physical servers become obsolete and bring risks to security and efficiency. 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