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Cloud Readiness Assessment for On-Prem Environments
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Who Should Start With A Cloud Readiness Assessment?
This assessment is designed for organizations planning a move from on-prem servers to the cloud and needing clarity before committing to migration. This assessment is ideal if you:
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Rely on on-prem servers for applications, file shares, or Active Directory
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Are considering Microsoft 365, cloud apps, or Azure but aren’t sure where to start
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Want to modernize identity but aren’t ready to move to Microsoft Entra ID yet
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Need visibility into application, identity, and security risks before migrating
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Require leadership-level clarity on scope, timeline, and budget before approval
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Cloud Assessment Scope
What the Cloud Readiness Assessment Covers
We review the core areas of your environment to surface risks, dependencies, and readiness factors that inform a realistic cloud migration roadmap.
On-Premise
Environment
We review servers, storage, and core infrastructure, including Active Directory dependencies, authentication flows, and backup, availability, and lifecycle considerations.
Applications
& Dependencies
We assess line-of-business applications, workflows, and integration dependencies to identify legacy constraints that may limit or complicate cloud migration.
Security Posture
(High-Level)
We identify identity and access risk areas, including MFA and conditional access readiness, as well as device and access assumptions that impact cloud adoption.
Identity
& Access
We evaluate your current identity model and access patterns to determine readiness for modern identity controls and highlight risks related to legacy authentication.
Microsoft 365
& Cloud Readiness
We review collaboration and data structures, licensing alignment, and overall fit for cloud-native services or Azure where appropriate.
Migration Fit
& Phasing
We determine what workloads can move now versus later, what may remain on-prem short-term, and where opportunities exist to retire or modernize systems.
Why Clients Nationwide Choose Us for Cloud Assessments
Deep, Proven Cloud Expertise
Our assessments and migrations are led by senior architects and engineers with advanced certifications and extensive hands-on experience delivering complex cloud and identity projects across diverse and regulated environments.
Technology-Agnostic, Business-First Design
We take a platform-neutral approach, applying rigorous diligence to understand your environment, risks, and goals so we can recommend cloud, hybrid, or SaaS architectures that truly align with your business strategy.
Engineers Who Think Like Business Leaders
Our team combines deep technical expertise with business acumen to design solutions that balance cost, risk, scalability, and operational impact, not just what works technically, but what makes sense commercially.
White-Glove Communication & Risk Management
We deliver a high-touch, transparent engagement with clear expectations, proactive risk management, and consistent communication across leadership and stakeholders to ensure alignment and minimize disruption.
Assessment, Implementation, and Ongoing Support
We don’t hand off the plan and walk away. We can implement the roadmap and support your environment on an ongoing basis, providing a smooth transition from assessment to execution and day-to-day operations.
Minimal Business Impact
We start every engagement with a customized plan tailored to your environment, goals, and compliance needs. Using staged rollouts, hybrid AD/Entra coexistence, and pilot groups, we ensure migrations are smooth and low-disruption.
Security-First Approach
Configurations are hardened with Conditional Access, MFA, passwordless authentication (YubiKeys, Windows Hello), and risk-based sign-in policies—all aligned with Zero Trust best practices.
Proven Experience
With extensive Entra ID and Microsoft 365 identity projects delivered, we’ve enabled secure single sign-on, hybrid identity, and compliance-ready configurations across multiple industries.
Microsoft Expertise
Our engineers are skilled in Entra ID Premium P1/P2, Intune integration, lifecycle management, Privileged Identity Management (PIM), and governance frameworks aligned to HIPAA, SOC 2, and NIST CSF.
Ongoing Partnership
Beyond migration, we provide continuous monitoring, management, and support through our Managed IT & Security services—backed by 24/7 help desk response and compliance-driven security operations.
Our Cloud Readiness Assessment Deliverables
Current-State Overview
Overview of your on-prem, cloud, applications, and identity environment.
Key Findings & Risks
Application, identity, and security factors that may impact cloud migration.
Cloud Options
High-level recommendations for cloud-native, SaaS, or hybrid approaches.
Migration Roadmap
A prioritized roadmap outlining what should happen first, what can follow, and why.
Budget & Effort Estimates
Cost ranges and effort estimates for leadership decision-making.
Executive Review Session
A live walkthrough of findings, recommendations, and next steps.
Case Study
Local College Migration
Greater Philadelphia | 2,500+ Students & Faculty
Migrated from Google Workspace → Microsoft 365 with Entra ID & Intune
The Challenge
Split systems: Google Workspace + On-Prem Active Directory
2,500+ unmanaged student mailboxes
Remote devices unprotected
Outdated file servers & limited reporting
The Solution
Architected cloud-first roadmap → Microsoft 365
Migrated 2,500+ mailboxes & Google Drive data
Moved identity from AD → Entra ID
Rolled out Intune for device & user management
Migrated file servers → SharePoint Online
Trained & supported internal IT for smooth handoff
Results That Matter
Zero downtime, no lost data
Unified, secure IT management
Stronger security & compliance
On time & within budget
IT staff trained & confident
Testimonials
Proven Success Backed by 5-Star Reviews
Based in Pennsylvania, supporting organizations nationwide.
Tom Acchione
Moving our IT to Ferrara IT was a smooth transition. They handled a full network upgrade, ran an Intune and Azure AD project, and replaced our workstations for a more flexible, scalable system—all at once.
Their team is organized, efficient, and easy to work with. Ferrara IT is the strategic partner we’d been looking for and remains one of our most trusted providers. Highly recommend!
The Ferrara offer
Cloud Readiness Assessment Pricing
Transparent, Fixed Price – Cloud Readiness Assessments are delivered as fixed-scope engagements and typically range from $1,500 to $10,000, depending on organization size, applications, and overall environment complexity.
No Obligation – Pricing is defined up front so there are no surprises, and the assessment stands on its own with no obligation to proceed.
Credit Towards Project – If you choose to move forward with us for implementation, a portion of the assessment will be credited toward the project.
Cloud Readiness Assessment Process
Most IT vendors offer a quick “free call” and then push straight into projects. At Ferrara IT, we take a structured, transparent approach so you know exactly what your migration involves.
Step 1: Access & Initial Discovery
We establish secure access to review your environment and meet with key stakeholders to understand goals, scope, and constraints.
Step 2: Assessment & Analysis
We evaluate your on-prem environment, applications, identity, cloud usage, and security posture to identify risks, dependencies, and readiness factors.
Step 3: Roadmap & Executive Review
We deliver clear findings, modernization options, and a phased roadmap, followed by a live review session to discuss recommendations.
Ready to take the first step?
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