Fixed-scope assessment · 1 week
End-of-Support Modernization Plan
A dated, risk-ranked upgrade plan for Windows Server and SQL Server.
Duration1 week
Changes to productionNone
FeeSet on the scope call
Who it’s for
- Companies still running SQL Server 2016 or older
- Teams with Windows Server 2016 or older in production
- IT leaders who need a budget request with dates attached
What you get
- Version inventory
- Support-status table with official end dates
- Risk ranking
- Upgrade sequence with dependencies
- Budget-ready summary
The deliverable is yours whether or not you hire us for what follows.
What we need from you
- Read-only access or an inventory export
- A list of business-critical applications
- 45-minute interview
What we check
- OS and SQL Server versions and editions
- Patch levels
- Application compatibility
- Licensing implications of upgrading
- High-availability configuration
- Backup and restore coverage
- In-place vs. migrate options
- Cloud or managed-service alternatives
- Maintenance window constraints
How it works
- 0115-minute scope callConfirm the assessment fits your situation and agree the fixed fee. If it does not fit, we say so and nobody has spent anything.
- 02Access and kickoffRead-only access, an export, or a short interview, depending on the assessment. We list exactly what we need before you commit.
- 03The workOne to three weeks depending on the assessment, with a mid-point check-in so nothing lands as a surprise.
- 04Written deliverable and walkthroughA document your team keeps, presented live with time for questions. What happens next is your call.
Part of VMware Exit & End-of-Support Modernization.
Book a 15‑minute scope call.
You describe the problem. We tell you what fixing it takes, what it costs, and whether we are the right firm for it.