On-Premise Cloud Deployment: The Complete Process
On-premise cloud deployment by M A Global Network follows a structured process from initial assessment to live operation. Unlike hosted cloud (where the server is provisioned within hours), on-premise deployment involves physical hardware, facility assessment, and on-site configuration — typically taking 2–4 weeks for standard deployments.
Phase 1 — Infrastructure Assessment (Week 1)
M A Global Network's team assesses your current environment:
- Existing hardware inventory: What servers, storage, and network equipment exist? Age, specification, and condition assessment determines what can be reused and what requires replacement
- Facility assessment: Server room or rack space, power availability and quality (UPS, load capacity), cooling adequacy, and physical security
- Workload requirements: Current and projected user counts, application mix (Tally, Busy, ERP, custom applications), storage volumes, and performance requirements
- Network assessment: Internal network topology, internet connectivity, and remote access requirements
Assessment output: a specification document covering required hardware, facility improvements (if any), and implementation plan with timeline and cost.
Phase 2 — Hardware and Facility Preparation (Weeks 1–2)
If new hardware is required, procurement typically takes 1–2 weeks for standard enterprise configurations. Simultaneously, facility preparation is completed: UPS upgrade if needed, rack installation, network cabling, and any required electrical or cooling work. M A Global Network coordinates hardware procurement and facility preparation to minimise overall timeline.
Standard on-premise cloud hardware components: enterprise server (2-socket, 256–512 GB ECC RAM, NVMe SSD array), managed network switches, UPS for server room, and management console access.
Phase 3 — Hypervisor and Storage Configuration (Week 2–3)
M A Global Network's engineers install and configure the virtualisation infrastructure:
- Hypervisor installation and base configuration on physical hardware
- Storage array configuration — NVMe SSD in RAID for performance and redundancy
- Virtual network configuration — internal VLAN segmentation, firewall policies
- Initial virtual machine creation and OS provisioning
- Backup infrastructure configuration — on-site backup plus (optionally) off-site cloud backup
Phase 4 — Application Migration (Week 3–4)
Applications and data are migrated to the on-premise cloud infrastructure:
- Tally, Busy, and other Windows applications installed and configured on the managed VMs
- All data migrated from current source (existing servers, PCs, or hosted cloud)
- User accounts and access controls configured
- Remote access configured for staff connecting from outside the premises
- Parallel operation period: existing systems and on-premise cloud run simultaneously for verification
Phase 5 — Go-Live and Ongoing Management
After verification testing: go-live on on-premise cloud. M A Global Network provides ongoing managed support: remote monitoring of the on-premise infrastructure, regular patching, backup monitoring (daily off-site backup if configured), and incident response. The on-premise infrastructure benefits from the same managed service approach as hosted cloud — but deployed at your location.
Frequently Asked Questions
A practical minimum for a small on-premise cloud supporting 10–20 concurrent Tally/Busy users: a single 2-socket server with 128–256 GB ECC RAM, NVMe SSD array (2–4 TB), 10 GbE networking, and UPS backup for the server room. The specific configuration depends on your workload assessment. M A Global Network determines the appropriate hardware specification during the initial assessment.
Yes. On-premise cloud deployments include secure remote management access for M A Global Network's team — applying patches, responding to alerts, and managing virtual machine configurations remotely. Physical hardware interventions (drive replacement, hardware failure) require on-site access, coordinated with your team or via scheduled site visits. Remote management covers the majority of day-to-day operational requirements.
On-Premise Cloud Deployed and Managed by M A Global Network
End-to-end deployment from assessment to go-live. Contact us to start the assessment conversation.