IT Infrastructure for Growing Businesses
Server health checks, backup verification, cloud migration planning and performance monitoring. The unglamorous maintenance that decides whether Monday morning starts smoothly or with an outage call.
Why Infrastructure Planning Matters
Average Cost
of IT downtime: $5,600 per minute for SMBs. Reliable infrastructure prevents costly outages.
Data Loss
37% of SMBs don't have current backups. One ransomware attack or hardware failure can be catastrophic.
Infrastructure isn't just about having servers and cloud accounts — it's about having a strategy. Where are your backups stored? Can you recover if your primary site fails? Are your systems performing optimally? Are you over-paying for cloud resources?
At Support Melbourne, we build infrastructure that is secure, reliable, and cost-effective. We assess your current setup, identify gaps, and implement solutions that let you focus on your business.
Infrastructure Services
Cloud Infrastructure Setup
Design and deploy Azure or AWS infrastructure tailored to your business needs. VMs, storage, databases, networking — we configure it for security, performance, and cost-efficiency.
Backup Verification & Strategy
Audit your current backup setup. Test recovery procedures. Implement 3-2-1 backup strategy: 3 copies, 2 different media, 1 off-site. Aligned with Essential 8 Strategy #8.
Disaster Recovery Planning
Create a documented DR plan with RTO/RPO targets. Design failover strategies, backup-to-cloud recovery, and test procedures so you're ready when disaster strikes.
Performance Monitoring
Real-time monitoring of servers, databases, networks, and applications. Proactive alerts before issues impact users. Detailed reports on system health and capacity planning.
Cloud Migration Planning
Move from on-premises to cloud — or build hybrid infrastructure. We assess applications, plan migration phases, handle data transfer, and manage cutover with minimal downtime.
Hybrid Infrastructure
Blend on-premises servers with cloud resources. Secure network connectivity, seamless resource sharing, and optimised workload placement across hybrid environments.
Essential 8 Alignment
Infrastructure is the foundation of security. Strong infrastructure supports multiple Essential 8 strategies:
- Backup Strategy — Critical for recovery from ransomware and breaches
- Application Security — Cloud infrastructure with patching, monitoring, and controlled access
- Safe Configuration — Secure baseline server builds and hardened network design
Want a full assessment? We offer comprehensive Essential 8 audits. Learn more about Essential 8 compliance.
Cloud Platforms We Work With
We specialise in enterprise cloud platforms trusted by businesses worldwide. Our expertise spans:
Microsoft Azure
- Virtual Machines & Scale Sets
- Azure SQL Database
- Blob Storage & Data Lake
- Azure Backup & Site Recovery
- ExpressRoute & Hybrid connectivity
- Azure Monitor & Log Analytics
Amazon Web Services
- EC2 instances & Auto Scaling
- RDS & DynamoDB
- S3 storage & lifecycle policies
- AWS Backup & AWS Disaster Recovery
- VPC & security groups
- CloudWatch monitoring
Supporting Technologies
Virtualisation:
- Hyper-V
- VMware
- KVM/Proxmox
Backup Solutions:
- Veeam
- Acronis
- Native cloud backup
Monitoring & Management:
- New Relic
- Datadog
- Native cloud tools
Uptime & Reliability Optimisation
We optimise your infrastructure for maximum availability:
Multi-region failover, redundant components, automatic scaling.
Know your Recovery Time & Recovery Point objectives — and practice achieving them.
Distribute traffic across multiple instances to prevent bottlenecks and ensure stability.
Resources scale based on demand — pay only for what you use, maintain performance.
Related Services
Cyber Security
MFA, phishing protection, endpoint security, and incident response to protect your infrastructure.
Learn moreNetworking
Network design, firewall configuration, VPN setup, and bandwidth optimisation to support your infrastructure.
Learn moreEssential 8
Full Essential 8 compliance audit, gap analysis, and implementation roadmap aligned with ASD guidelines.
Learn moreReady to modernise your infrastructure?
Schedule a free infrastructure assessment with Aaron. We'll review your current setup and recommend optimisations.