Assessment
Within 1–2 weeks we inventory your systems, check licences (Windows Server, SQL Server, Azure Hybrid Benefit) and assess data location and recovery requirements. You receive a recommendation with a cost forecast.
Microsoft Azure
We design, migrate and manage Microsoft Azure environments. We help you decide what should run in Azure, what in the MDP CLOUD cloud in Lithuania (EU) and what in a hybrid setup, and we keep costs under control every month.
Built for ISO 27001NIS2 DORA
- Assessment and architecture
- Landing zone
- Server migration
Azure is a tool, not a goal: first we decide whether you need it
- 5 EU regions with the lowest latency to Lithuania
- 3 models Azure, the MDP CLOUD cloud in Lithuania, or hybrid
- Monthly cost review: budgets and reservations
- From 30 minutes helpdesk response to incidents in your Azure environment
A common situation: a company has a few servers in the office or in our cloud, a Microsoft 365 tenant and one or two systems whose vendor says "it only runs on Azure". Sometimes it is the other way around: an Azure subscription was created for one project, virtual machines were left running there, the bill keeps growing and nobody can say exactly what is being paid for. In both cases the missing piece is not technology but a decision: what belongs in Azure, what stays in Lithuania, what goes in both places, and who is responsible for it.
We start with that decision. We assess your systems by data location, licensing, availability and recovery requirements and cost, then propose one of three models: Microsoft Azure, the MDP CLOUD cloud in Lithuania, or a hybrid. For the Azure part we design the landing zone, migrate the servers, configure Azure Backup and Site Recovery, add Azure Virtual Desktop for workstations if needed, and connect on-premises and our cloud servers through Azure Arc so everything is managed from one place. After go-live we manage the environment and review costs every month. We choose regions inside the EU (Sweden Central, Poland Central, North Europe, West Europe or Germany West Central) based on latency and data location requirements, and we record the Microsoft EU Data Boundary commitment in your compliance documentation.
What we do
From assessment to the monthly cost report, with one party responsible.
Assessment and architecture
We inventory systems and dependencies, propose what moves to Azure and what stays in Lithuania, and design the target architecture with a cost forecast.
Landing zone
Subscription structure, virtual networks and connectivity to the office, Entra ID roles, Azure Policy rules, logging and alerts: the foundation for everything else.
Server migration
Moving virtual machines from your office, VMware or another provider: a pilot migration, cutover in an agreed window, verification and a rollback plan.
Azure Backup and Site Recovery
Backups in Azure storage with a retention policy and restore tests. Site Recovery replicates on-premises or MDP CLOUD servers to Azure so they start there if a failure occurs.
Azure Virtual Desktop
Workstations in Azure with Microsoft 365 apps, signing in through Entra ID with MFA and conditional access, for the office, remote employees and contractors.
Azure Arc
On-premises and MDP CLOUD servers (Windows and Linux) are connected to Azure management: policies, updates, Defender for Cloud and monitoring in one console.
Cost management
Cost Management budgets and alerts, reservations for long-running servers, shutdown outside business hours, and cleanup of unused disks.
Management and security
Monitoring, updates, handling of Defender for Cloud recommendations, access reviews, a monthly report and helpdesk with response from 30 minutes.
Azure, a cloud in Lithuania, or hybrid
Three models that we compare in the first assessment.
| MDP CLOUD cloud in Lithuania | Microsoft Azure | Hybrid | |
|---|---|---|---|
Data location | data centre in Lithuania (EU), copies in AWS Germany on request | selected EU region, Microsoft EU Data Boundary | sensitive data in Lithuania, other services in Azure |
Cost | fixed monthly price per server | pay-as-you-go, reduced with reservations | fixed base in Lithuania, variable part only for Azure services |
Scalability | on request, within hours | automatic, with no upper limit | steady workloads in Lithuania, peaks and new projects in Azure |
Compliance | ISO 27001, NIS2 and DORA requirements, data in Lithuania | Microsoft compliance certifications, data inside the EU | documentation for both sides, separated data categories |
Backups | Veeam, immutable backups, PlanB recovery | Azure Backup and Site Recovery | cross-site: Lithuania to Azure and Azure to Lithuania |
Who it suits | accounting, ERP, file servers, SAP Business One | Azure Virtual Desktop, PaaS and AI services, seasonal workloads | companies with Microsoft 365 and on-premises servers |
How we work
From recommendation to ongoing management.
Landing zone
We build the subscription structure, networks, VPN connectivity to the office, Entra ID roles, policies, logging and Defender for Cloud. Only then do we move workloads.
Migration
First we move a pilot system and check performance and access. The main migration happens in an agreed window, often over a weekend, with a rollback plan. Backups are switched on the same day.
Management and costs
We monitor the environment, deploy updates, handle security recommendations and review costs every month: what to reserve, what to shut down, what to move back to Lithuania. Management receives a report.
Don't need all of Azure? A cloud in Lithuania may be enough
For accounting, ERP and file servers, managed servers in the MDP CLOUD data centre are usually enough, with a fixed price and data in Lithuania (EU).
Frequently asked questions
When is Azure the right choice, and when is a cloud in Lithuania?
Choose Azure when you need services that are not available elsewhere: Azure Virtual Desktop, PaaS databases, AI services or automatic scaling for seasonal workloads. For steady workloads such as accounting, ERP and file servers, the MDP CLOUD cloud in Lithuania usually costs less. In our experience most companies end up with a hybrid.
Which region will our data be stored in?
The closest regions to Lithuania by latency are Sweden Central and Poland Central. North Europe (Ireland), West Europe (Netherlands) and Germany West Central are also used. All of them are in the EU, and the Microsoft EU Data Boundary commitment means customer data is stored and processed inside the EU.
Can servers be moved back out of Azure?
Yes. We move virtual machines to the MDP CLOUD cloud in Lithuania if it turns out that Azure costs are too high for a steady workload. Often we do it partially: steady servers return to Lithuania, and only what truly needs Azure stays there.
How are Azure costs controlled?
From day one we set budgets and alerts in Cost Management, tag resources by department, buy reservations for long-running servers and shut down test systems outside business hours. Azure payments go through our CSP agreement, with a single invoice from us.
Does Azure Backup replace our current backups?
It depends on where your systems run. For servers in Azure, Azure Backup is the natural choice. For on-premises and MDP CLOUD servers we more often use Veeam, and Azure can be a second backup or recovery location through Site Recovery. Either way, we test recovery on a schedule.
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Expertise confirmed by certifications
This service is delivered by specialists with valid international certifications. Their expertise is confirmed by independent organisations, not by us.
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Lead Cloud Security Manager
Cloud security is managed following ISO/IEC 27017 and 27018 practices.
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ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer
The service is delivered in line with the requirements of an ISO/IEC 27001 management system.
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