04.01
Data-center network architecture
Review switching, routing, fabric design, segmentation, and management connectivity. Plan the network foundations for the agreed workload requirements.
Cloud & Data Center Infrastructure
A resilient foundation.
Across environments.
Connect data-center, campus, and cloud environments with a clear architecture. Cloud7 focuses on the network, security, and operational foundations behind critical workloads and infrastructure modernization.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Connect the infrastructure.
Understand the dependencies.
Workloads rely on more than an available switch or firewall. We help evaluate the end-to-end path between environments, the segmentation model, the availability design, and the changes needed to make the infrastructure supportable.
SERVICE SCOPE
Focused expertise.
Practical execution.
Engagements are tailored to your priorities. The statement of work defines what is included, the responsibilities, and the acceptance criteria.
04.02
Hybrid-cloud connectivity
Define paths between on-premises and cloud environments. Align addressing, routing, secure connectivity, and ownership across the teams involved.
04.03
High availability & perimeter integration
Plan redundant connectivity and firewall integration. Document failure scenarios, routing dependencies, and the validation approach.
04.04
Refresh & migration planning
Sequence infrastructure changes around application dependencies. Build change runbooks, acceptance criteria, and operational handover requirements.
WHAT YOU RECEIVE
Work you can
put to use.
Documentation and outputs your team can use to make decisions, carry out changes, and operate the result.
Scope an engagementInfrastructure design
Current and target network architecture with documented dependencies.
Connectivity & segmentation plan
Addressing, routing, boundaries, and approved communication requirements.
Resilience test plan
Defined failure scenarios, expected behavior, and validation evidence.
Migration & handover pack
Change sequencing, rollback considerations, as-built records, and support notes.
RELEVANT TECHNOLOGIES & WORKSTREAMS
Cisco NexusCisco ACIEnterprise routingFortinet / Palo AltoHybrid-cloud networking
Platform selection and the exact technical scope are confirmed for each engagement.
HOW WE WORK
From first review to a supported handover.
A staged approach with agreed checkpoints, clear responsibilities, and practical documentation.
Baseline
Identify workloads, connectivity, availability needs, and ownership.
Design
Define target paths, security boundaries, and redundancy.
Transition
Coordinate staged implementation across dependent teams.
Prove
Validate connectivity and agreed failure scenarios before handover.
BEFORE WE START
Questions,
answered.
A clear scope makes for a better engagement.
Is this a full application migration service?
The core scope is network and security architecture, connectivity, and infrastructure integration. Application refactoring, database migration, and platform administration are separate workstreams unless explicitly included.
Can the work start with our existing data center?
Yes. A current-state review can identify network and perimeter priorities without assuming that every platform must be replaced.
Are cloud subscriptions and hardware included?
No. Licensing, cloud consumption, carrier services, and hardware are not assumed to be part of consulting fees. Any procurement responsibilities must be defined in the statement of work.
LET’S BUILD WHAT’S NEXT
Plan the foundation your workloads depend on.
Let’s define the right scope, approach, and next step for your environment.