At Alamos Basement, we pride ourselves on being able to help companies make their complex Tech transitions as seamless as possible. Recently, we had the privilege of partnering with Merit Management Group as they embarked on a significant move: bringing all their web hosting in-house, utilizing their own cloud servers for all their current and future clients. This transition is a pivotal step in aligning their operations with their long-term strategic goals, and we were thrilled to help them achieve it.
Merit Management Group, based in West Des Moines, Iowa, is a private equity firm specializing in acquiring and managing small to mid-sized businesses within the construction industry. Their focus areas include residential remodeling, commercial and residential supply, and licensed trade services. Their existing web hosting setup no longer aligned with their growth trajectory or operational needs. Along with having their clients’ websites in multiple hosting locations from acquisitions, many of these accounts were held by previous web companies. So it was time to do an audit and move everything in-house, which offered them greater control, enhanced flexibility, better security, and potential cost savings in the long run. However, the process of transitioning critical infrastructure is no small feat—it requires careful planning, technical expertise, and attention to detail.
To ensure a smooth transition, we broke the project into key phases:
1. Assessment and Planning
We started by assessing Merit Management’s current hosting environments and infrastructure. This included:
- Reviewing all existing server configurations.
- Identifying dependencies and potential migration challenges.
- Developing a tailored migration strategy to minimize downtime.
2. Setting Up the New Hosting Environment
Once we had a clear understanding of their requirements, we configured their new in-house hosting environment. This included:
- Setting up cloud servers with the necessary resources and configurations.
- Ensuring robust security protocols were in place to protect sensitive data.
- Conducting performance tests to confirm the new environment could handle their workloads efficiently.
3. Migrating with Precision
The actual migration was the most critical part of the process. We meticulously moved their data, applications, and configurations to the new hosting environments, ensuring:
- Minimal disruption to their operations.
- Compatibility of all systems in the new environment.
- Thorough testing post-migration to address any issues proactively.
4. Post-Migration Support
After the migration was complete, we didn’t just pack up and leave. We provided ongoing support to ensure everything runs smoothly in the new setup. Our team worked closely with Merit Management’s IT staff, offering guidance and resolving any questions or concerns during the initial post-migration period.
The Results:
The transition was a success! Merit Management is now fully operational on their in-house hosting setup, enjoying the benefits of:
- Increased Control: They can now manage their hosting environment directly, allowing for faster updates and customizations.
- Enhanced Security: With in-house hosting, their sensitive data is better protected under their own protocols.
- Long-Term Savings: By moving away from third-party hosting, they’re reducing recurring costs and increasing efficiency.
Helping businesses like Merit Management Group achieve their goals is what we’re all about. Whether it’s migrating hosting, building robust websites, or optimizing infrastructure, we’re here to make the complex simple. If your business is considering a move like this—or has any other hosting or web development needs—we’d love to hear from you. Let us help you take the next step with confidence.
Project Tasks
Project Details
With all the new clients and acquisitions Merit Management Group have acquired over a recent period, they needed a plan to help move all web hosting, domains, and DNS configurations to their own cloud server setups, along with auditing all webpages being moved for performance stats and security measures. All of this so they can maintain all projects in house using their own development team.