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This is how you switch to Nextway.cloud: A guide for IT Managers
You've made the decision to move your on-prem Next® to Nextway.cloud. The good news? This isn't the massive project that you might expect. You will be guided through a standardized prosses with experienced consultants where you will be in the cloud with a minimum of effort. Here’s how the transition works:
1. Consultation kickoff
Once you’re assigned this transition, a Nextway consultant will reach out to guide you through the process. You will be lead through a step-by-step plan using Nextways standards and experience, but tailored to your organization’s specific needs, making sure everyone is aligned from the start.
2. Assessing the current system
The consultant will evaluate your existing on-premise version to determine its compatibility with the current cloud version. This step is essential because your on-prem system must match the cloud version for a seamless transition.
If you're just a few versions behind, the upgrade process can go very quickly.
If you're using Next® 1.0, Nextway will make sure that you not only get to the cloud but will also gain all the advantages of the new possibilities in Next® 2.0. Securing this is well worth the effort – and please remember - we’re still talking days, or a couple of weeks, not months.
Here, you can read more about how to quickly check your current version of Next® >>
3. Migration preparation
After assessing your system, the consultant will migrate your configuration to a test cloud environment. This is like running a simulation before a live launch, allowing your team to review everything without any risk. You’ll have the chance to confirm that all settings and configurations are just right before the full rollout.
4. Data migration
Next up is moving your data to Nextway.cloud! This process is designed to be as smooth as transferring files over a high-speed network. Using secure file transfer methods, all your data will be seamlessly copied to the cloud without disrupting your day-to-day operations.
Most of the data is transferred well before the go-live date, with only the most recent files handled at the last minute. The total transfer time depends on the size of your data set, but we ensure the process is efficient and minimally disruptive.
5. The launch
And finally we are with the ecxiting stuff!
Your data has been transferred and your configuration is successfully migrated and approved in the test and new production environment, it’s time to activate the SaaS environment with all your documents and workflows.
And if you have upgraded from Next® 1.0 a new world of possibilities will open. Your team can dive into Nextway.cloud right away, enjoying a world of benefits—easy access, enhanced security, and automatic updates that keep your system running at peak performance without any extra effort. And you will always have access to the latest modules, features and functions in Next®.
Conclusion
Transitioning to Nextway.cloud is like upgrading to a smoother, hassle-free operation. With the guidance of Nextway consultants, this process is straightforward, giving you back valuable time.
Ready to make the switch?
If you're ready to make the quick and smooth transition from 'Next® run by you' to 'Next® as a Service' (Nextway.cloud), let’s connect to discuss how we can get you up and running in no time!
