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The Migration to OrcsWeb

Migrating to OrcsWeb is a smooth, seamless transition; thousands of clients have done it.

You’ve made the decision — OrcsWeb is my new web hosting provider!!  Now it’s time to move your environment from your current hosting provider over to OrcsWeb.

But you have questions – What’s involved?  How does it happen?  What’s the first step?  How long will it take?  Must I do it or does OrcsWeb handle the migration for me? We’ll work with you through the process to make it as easy as possible. Here’s a sample of the basic steps:

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Sign up for hosting with OrcsWeb

SIGN UP ONLINE
Sign up for one of our many pre-built configurations online at www.orcsweb.com/signup/

FREE ONE-ON-ONE CONSULTATION
Call (1-888-313-9421) or email us (sales@orcsweb.com) and one of our experienced representatives will help you customize your hosting package.

Upload Content to OrcsWeb

Upload your files and database backup.
Easily upload your website files and database (if you requested SQL Server). We will attach or restore your database. We will also help with any configuration changes needed on your site.

Email Configuration

Complete flexibility with your own mail server.

SMARTERMAIL
All Windows Cloud Servers and managed dedicated servers come with SmarterMail Professional at no additional cost to you. If you choose SmarterMail for your email, we will install, configure and work with your team to get users set up.

OTHER EMAIL OPTIONS
If you choose a third-party email provider (your internal microsoft exchange server, Google apps, Microsoft domains etc.), this configuration is fully supported with a simple DNS change.

DNS Configuration

Configure and update DNS settings.
Send us your domain(s) and we will add them for you, or, if you choose, manage them yourself. You can find more information on managing your DNS through our control panel here.

UPDATE YOUR DOMAIN’S DNS SETTINGS
Once everything is up, you can visit your registrar (the place where you purchased your domain name) and change the DNS servers to our DNS servers, which were provided in your welcome aboard email.

Complete the Migration

You have reached your final destination.

CONGRATULATIONS!
Now that you have optimized your hosting experience and your services are successfully being routed to OrcsWeb, complete your migration by cancelling services with your previous provider.

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