Hybrid Office 365 Deployment
Experience the benefits of having both a cloud and an on-premises solution.
If your business uses Microsoft Exchange, then you know this solution is highly scalable and supports a large number of users. It not only delivers email, but also provides a global address book of contacts, calendars, meeting schedules, and more. Although this platform can be hosted on-premises, you won’t be able to enjoy the full benefits of Office 365 this way. However, this problem can be solved by deploying Exchange Online with your on-premises solution.
What Is Hybrid Office 365 Deployment?
Hybrid deployment is when your on-premises Exchange program is combined with the Azure-integrated Exchange Online application. A hybrid environment like this enables your business to extend the control of your on-premises Exchange organization to the cloud. As a result, you get a solution that looks and feels like a single, seamless Exchange organization.
Upfront Computer Solutions is dedicated to making sure you’re getting the most out of your IT. We’ve helped numerous businesses implement their cloud deployment models. If you’re ready for a hybrid Exchange platform, we have you covered.
We take the time to gain a full understanding of your IT environment. Our in-depth knowledge of your infrastructure enables us to make the hybrid Exchange setup process smooth. Our team can have your solution up and running in no time so you can get to work with minimal disruption.
What Is an Exchange Organization?
Before any Exchange project is done, the Exchange organization must be ready. An Exchange organization refers to the highest-level administrative unit in a Microsoft Exchange server. It’s identified by the broadest name that can represent your business, and it establishes how all of a deployment’s servers communicate with one another.
Moving to a hybrid environment can be difficult because migrating to an Exchange organization is a complex process that requires a great deal of effort and attention. Not every company has the time and resources to dedicate to such a project. That’s why Upfront Computer Solutions is here to help. Our team focuses on setting up your hybrid deployment so you can concentrate on driving revenue for your business.
What Needs To Be Done Before Office 365 Deployment?
The first step in our Office 365 deployment process is to determine whether your infrastructure is prepared for a hybrid solution. If your environment doesn’t meet the prerequisites, successful configuration won’t be possible. Our team makes sure that your solution is running on the minimum required version and on the latest available update. This ensures there won’t be any problems during the migration.
Make Hybrid Cloud Deployment Simple
A hybrid Exchange solution provides many benefits, but the process of creating one can be complicated. Take the easy path by using hybrid deployment solutions from Upfront Computer Solutions.
Why Perform Office 365 Deployment?
Office 365 was created to bring Microsoft’s suite of software products closer together, providing seamless interconnectivity among its cloud-based programs. This solution enables a host of features only available in the cloud. While you may think your offline productivity tools are adequate, you should consider the benefits you’re missing out on:
- Easy Collaboration: No more multiple drafts of documents or large attachments to emails. Sharing a Word doc or spreadsheet is as easy as copying and pasting a link. With Office 365, you can even send instant messages and invite coworkers and customers to participate in online meetings where you can review and work on the same document.
- More Flexibility: In today’s workplace, not all employees work the same hours, nor do they operate in the same place. Office 365 gives access to email, documents, contacts, and calendars from almost any device. As a result, your staff is free to work wherever they choose.
- Better Optimization: By using Office 365, you reduce your reliance on a server-based environment. This gives you an opportunity to reorganize your IT department to focus on tasks that can help your business grow.
- Unified Addresses: A hybrid Exchange platform can share a unified global address list. This means no more dealing with inconsistent email addresses.
- Reduced Costs: Before Office 365, users had to buy a license to get the full Microsoft Office suite. This was time consuming and costly if you overestimated the number of licenses you needed. However, Office 365 allows you to quickly add or remove users and only pay for what you need. This approach not only lowers your overall costs, but also makes your bills more predictable and easier to manage.
- Security: This service comes equipped with many security features, such as email encryption and advanced threat analytics, that allow you to keep your data safe and secure.
- Centralized Management: One of the biggest benefits of hybrid deployment for administrators is centralized management. For example, with a hybrid Exchange platform, you can move mailboxes from on-premises to Exchange Online and vice versa.
Why Choose Upfront Computer Solutions?
If you’re looking for a cloud partner with experience in hybrid migrations, you won’t find a more qualified provider than Upfront Computer Solutions. Since 2000, we’ve helped clients in a variety of industries experience the benefits that come with a hybrid environment. We strive to be as upfront as possible with our pricing, approach, and capabilities. At the end of the day, we care the most about building long-term relationships with our clients.