Core Services
Whether you’re moving to Microsoft 365, migrating to Azure, or cleaning up a cloud environment that’s gotten out of hand — Fairway IT plans, migrates, and manages your cloud so your team gets the benefits without the headaches. From your first Microsoft 365 license to a full Azure hybrid infrastructure — Fairway IT handles every layer of your cloud environment. of M365 Features Used by the Average SMB Your Microsoft 365 environment — fully configured, secured, and managed. We handle everything from license assignment to security policies so your team can just use it. Whether you’re moving from on-premises servers, Google Workspace, or another provider, we migrate your email, files, and applications with zero data loss and minimal disruption. Typical Email Migration Timeline Typical Infrastructure Cost Reduction vs. On-Prem Extend your on-premises environment into Azure or move entirely to the cloud. We design, deploy, and manage Azure virtual machines, networking, storage, and identity. Your data lives in the cloud — but is it actually backed up? We implement and monitor redundant cloud backup for Microsoft 365, servers, and workstations with daily tested restores. of Companies Without DR Don’t Survive a Disaster We map every mailbox, shared calendar, distribution group, and file share that needs to move. We configure your Microsoft 365 tenant with proper security baselines before a single mailbox moves. We migrate in batches, validating each group before proceeding. No surprises on go-live day. Final cutover is timed precisely, with live monitoring and instant rollback capability. 30 days of elevated support for your team — questions, Outlook setup, mobile configuration, anything. Yes. We handle end-to-end Microsoft 365 migrations — tenant setup, email migration from on-prem Exchange or Google Workspace, SharePoint configuration, Teams deployment, and ongoing license and security management. Most small business migrations complete in 1–3 business days with no email downtime. No — and this is one of the most common misconceptions in cloud. Microsoft’s recycle bin holds deleted items for up to 90 days, but that is not a backup. Ransomware that encrypts your SharePoint, a departing employee who deletes data, or a sync error that corrupts files can result in permanent data loss without a dedicated cloud backup solution. Fairway IT deploys and monitors real cloud backup for all Microsoft 365 data. Traditional backups often store data on local devices or tapes that can be stolen, damaged, or destroyed in the same incident as your primary data. Cloud backup stores encrypted copies of your data in geographically separate data centers — ensuring you can recover even if your entire office is inaccessible. Fairway IT monitors and tests cloud backups daily so you know restores actually work when you need them. Most small business Microsoft 365 email migrations complete within 1–3 business days with zero downtime. Larger infrastructure migrations to Azure or hybrid cloud typically take 2–6 weeks depending on complexity. Fairway IT provides a detailed migration plan and timeline before any work begins so you know exactly what to expect. Absolutely. We take over ongoing management of Microsoft 365, Azure, or Google Workspace environments — handling license management, security configuration, backup monitoring, user administration, and cost optimization. We start with a cloud assessment to understand your current environment and identify any gaps or quick wins before assuming management. Whether you’re starting fresh, migrating from on-premises, or need someone to manage what you already have — Fairway IT makes cloud simple for Chicago businesses. No commitment required. Just a clear picture of your options and what it costs.
Cloud Services — Chicago, IL
Cloud That Works the Way You Do
✓ Microsoft 365 & Azure specialists
✓ Zero-downtime migrations
✓ Ongoing managed cloud support
What’s Included
Everything Cloud, Managed End to End
20%
Microsoft 365 Management
Cloud Migration, Done Right
1–3 Days
30–40%
Azure Infrastructure
Cloud Backup & Disaster Recovery
93%
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