AWS and cloud management
AWS and cloud management for Australian businesses
The cloud is only cheaper, safer and more reliable when it is set up and run properly. Crew IT designs, secures, monitors and optimises Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure environments, so you get the benefits without the bill shock.
- AWS Sydney and Melbourne regions
- Security, backups and monitoring
- Cost reviews that cut waste
Quick answer: Crew IT manages AWS and Microsoft Azure environments for businesses across the Gold Coast and Brisbane. We plan and run migrations to the cloud, harden security and access, set up backups and monitoring, control costs with right-sizing and budgets, and provide ongoing support, using Australian cloud regions to keep data onshore.
What we manage
Cloud infrastructure, managed end to end
Cloud migrations
Servers and applications moved from your office or another provider into AWS or Azure, planned to avoid downtime.
AWS architecture
EC2, Lightsail, S3, RDS and networking designed for reliability, using the AWS Sydney (ap-southeast-2) and Melbourne regions.
Security and access
Least-privilege IAM, multi-factor authentication on every account, encryption and logging switched on.
Backup and disaster recovery
Automated snapshots and backups, with recovery plans so a mistake or an outage is recoverable.
Monitoring and alerts
Uptime, performance and cost alerts so problems are caught by us, not your customers.
Cost optimisation
Right-sizing, savings plans, cleaning up forgotten resources and budgets that warn before you overspend.
Is it for you?
When cloud management makes sense
- You run a server in the office that is due for replacement
- Your software developer built something on AWS and nobody is looking after it
- Your cloud bill keeps growing and nobody can explain why
- You need better uptime, disaster recovery or remote access than an office server gives you
- Clients or insurers are asking how your cloud data is secured
How we start
- Cloud review We look at your current setup, security, backups and spend.
- Recommendations You get a prioritised list of fixes and savings in plain English.
- Ongoing management We take over the day to day running, patching and monitoring.
AWS and cloud management: common questions
Should a small business use AWS or Microsoft Azure?
Both are excellent. Azure often suits businesses already invested in Microsoft 365 and Windows servers, while AWS is popular for websites, web applications and developer-built systems. We work with both and will recommend what fits your applications and team.
Can our data stay in Australia?
Yes. AWS has regions in Sydney and Melbourne, and Azure has Australian regions too. We deploy your resources there so data stays onshore.
Is the cloud cheaper than an office server?
Sometimes, but not automatically. The cloud removes hardware purchases and adds flexibility, but costs can creep up without management. We model the costs before you move and keep them in check afterwards.
Can you take over an AWS account a developer set up?
Yes. We review the account, secure root and admin access, set up billing alerts and backups, and document what is running so you are not dependent on one person.