Data Center Migration & Relocation
Planning a migration?
End-to-end data center relocation and workload migration—planned, executed, and supported by industry experts.
Canada's most connected
Destination
Scoped to your timeline
Migration Modes
Remote Hands included
On-site Support
SOC 2, PIPEDA, PHIPA
Compliance
Migration Modes
Three approaches. One destination.
Amanah supports multiple migration modes to match your goals, timeline, and infrastructure. The right approach depends on where you are starting from and what you need to achieve at 151 Front Street West.
Consolidation
Combine distributed infrastructure from multiple sites into fewer locations or a single centralized facility. Streamline operations, reduce complexity, eliminate redundant systems, and cut costs from consolidated power use and decommissioned legacy hardware.
Best for: multi-site operators reducing footprint
Lift-and-shift
Move existing hardware and infrastructure to 151 Front Street West without significant changes to applications or architecture. Ideal when your current facility is insufficient and you need better connectivity, power redundancy, or security at a new location.
Best for: facilities that no longer meet requirements
Hybrid migration
Maintain a blend of on-premises and cloud infrastructure, distributing workloads according to performance, compliance, or cost requirements. Amanah's direct cloud provider access makes hybrid environments easier to operate from 151 Front Street West..
Best for: workloads requiring cloud and on-premises
Why Migrate
Common reasons organizations relocate their data center.
Data center migrations are driven by infrastructure, connectivity, cost, or compliance requirements. The most common triggers are facility limitations, lease expiry, and the need for better connectivity options.
Facility no longer meets requirements
Insufficient power density, cooling capacity, or physical security at the current location. Moving to a modern, N+1 redundant facility with proper physical access controls.
Need better connectivity
Limited carrier options or high latency at the current site. 151 Front Street West provides carrier-neutral access to 400+ networks, TORIX peering, and direct cloud on-ramps.
Lease or contract expiry
Current data center contract is ending. A planned migration with sufficient lead time reduces risk and allows for a well-tested cutover rather than a forced move.
Cost reduction
Optimizing power usage, consolidating operations, and decommissioning legacy systems can significantly reduce infrastructure operating costs when migrating to a more efficient facility.
Compliance and regulatory requirements
Changing compliance requirements for data residency, security controls, or audit readiness. Amanah is SOC 2 Type II certified and PIPEDA and PHIPA compliant.
Disaster recovery and resilience
Establishing a secondary site at 151 Front Street West for DR, or migrating the primary site to a more resilient facility with N+1 redundancy and a 99.99% uptime SLA.
At the destination
What you gain by moving to 151 Front Street West.
Every client that migrates to Amanah’s suites at 151 Front Street West gains access to the same infrastructure and connectivity that Canada’s largest network operators use.
Carrier-neutral access
400+ networks in-building. TORIX direct peering. Five upstream carriers. No lock-in to a single provider.
Cloud connectivity
Direct private connections to AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, and Cloudflare via Amanah Cloud Connect.
Redundant power and cooling
N+1 redundancy across power and cooling. Enwave deep lake water cooling. 99.99% uptime SLA.
Compliance and security
SOC 2 Type II certified. PIPEDA and PHIPA compliant. Multi-layer authenticated access. 24/7 on-site staff.
Remote Hands
On-site support at 151 Front Street West.
Amanah’s Remote Hands team provides professional on-site technical support at 151 Front Street West. During a migration, the team handles installation, cabling, and rack management so your staff do not need to be present for every task.
Remote Hands support is available to all Amanah colocation clients. For migrations, the team can be engaged to handle the physical aspects of the cutover at the destination site.
Server installs, equipment relocation, removal, and rack management at the destination suite.
Termination, relocation, securing, and replacement of cables. Clean, organized cabling at the new rack.
Troubleshooting and device verification
Heartbeat checks, device status verification, equipment replacement, and serial cable setup during cutover.
Full or partial space audits, labeling, photography, cross-connect tracing, and power consumption verification after migration.
Access management, lockout assistance, and professional escort for authorized vendors and consultants during the migration window.
FAQ
Common questions about Amanah dedicated servers.
MIGRATION AND PLANNING
What is a data center migration?
A data center migration is the process of moving your IT infrastructure, applications, and workloads from one environment to another, whether that’s consolidating multiple sites, relocating physical hardware, or shifting workloads between on-premises and cloud. Amanah plans and executes the move to protect your data and minimize downtime.
What migration modes does Amanah support?
Amanah supports three migration modes: consolidation (combining distributed infrastructure into fewer sites), lift-and-shift (physical relocation of hardware to 151 Front Street West with minimal changes to applications or architecture), and hybrid migration (distributing workloads between on-premises and cloud environments).
How is downtime minimized during a migration?
Migrations are executed under engineered procedures designed to protect against downtime and data loss. The approach depends on your specific infrastructure and tolerance for downtime. Contact the Amanah team to discuss your cutover requirements and migration plan.
How long does a migration take?
Timelines depend on the size of your infrastructure, the migration mode, and your downtime tolerance. The Amanah team scopes every project up front and builds a migration plan with a clear timeline before any equipment is moved.
FACILITY AND NETWORK
What connectivity is available at 151 Front Street West after the migration?
151 Front Street West is Canada’s most connected carrier hotel with 400+ networks in the building, direct TORIX peering with 230+ peers, five upstream carriers, and direct private cloud connectivity to AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, and Cloudflare via Amanah Cloud Connect.
Where will my infrastructure be located after the migration?
Your infrastructure is housed at 151 Front Street West in downtown Toronto, Canada’s most connected building. All infrastructure stays within Ontario, Canada, with no cross-border data transfers.
Does Amanah provide on-site support during the migration?
COMPLIANCE AND SECURITY
Is the destination facility compliant for regulated industries?
Yes. Amanah is SOC 2 Type II certified and PIPEDA and PHIPA compliant. All infrastructure is located in Ontario, Canada, with no cross-border data transfers. Amanah can provide compliance documentation to support your security review or audit.
Will my data stay in Canada during the migration?
Yes. All Amanah infrastructure is located in Ontario, Canada, and there are no cross-border data transfers at any point in the migration. This supports PIPEDA, PHIPA, and data residency requirements for regulated industries.
Operations
How do I get started?
Contact the Amanah team at [email protected] or call +1 (416) 603-9825 x 1 to discuss your migration. Bring details about your current infrastructure, the scale of the move, your timeline, and any compliance or downtime constraints. The team will work with you to scope the migration and determine the right approach.
Ready to plan your migration?
Talk to the Amanah team about your current infrastructure, timeline, and migration requirements. We will scope the move and walk you through the approach.