SERVER DEPLOYMENT
Is It Time to Reevaluate Your Cloud Costs?
From cloud environment design to migrating back to on-premises.
We design and build the optimal infrastructure for your business—at the optimal cost.
Do you face any of these server or infrastructure challenges?
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Rising cloud costs
You migrated to the cloud for convenience, but monthly bills have grown beyond expectations. You’re unsure how to optimize costs.
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Uncertainty about your current architecture
You moved to the cloud without a clear strategy and now question whether the current setup is truly optimal. Your infrastructure may be overprovisioned for the actual workload.
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Want to move back on-premises but don’t know how
You are considering migrating from the cloud back to on-premises, but are unsure where to start and concerned about migration risks.
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Heavy monitoring and operations burden
You lack the time and resources to monitor and operate servers effectively, often noticing issues only after incidents occur. You want proactive monitoring and alerting.
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Want to use open-source software but lack expertise
You want to operate OSS such as GitLab or Open WebUI in-house, but lack the knowledge for setup and ongoing operations.
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No infrastructure expert to consult
You don’t have in-house infrastructure specialists and can’t judge whether vendor proposals are appropriate. You want a second opinion.
With Sola, you get the optimal infrastructure design
✓ We provide neutral recommendations on whether cloud or on-premises is the best choice.
✓ We offer one-stop support—from design and build to operations and monitoring.
✓ A team of over 200 engineers supports your infrastructure.
✓ As a U.S. corporation, contracts and payments are completed entirely within the United States.
Sola’s Server & Infrastructure Services
Whether cloud-based or on-premises, we design and build infrastructure environments tailored to your requirements.
We do not take a “cloud-first” approach—instead, we propose the best balance of cost and performance.
Cloud Infrastructure Setup
Support for major cloud platforms including AWS, Azure, and GCP.
- AWS / Azure / GCP architecture design and deployment
- VPC and network design
- Container environments (Docker / Kubernetes)
- Cloud cost optimization consulting
On-Premises Infrastructure Setup
On-premises environments optimized for long-term operation and high-performance workloads.
- Physical and virtual server design and deployment
- Linux / Windows Server environments
- Virtualization platforms (KVM / Hyper-V)
- GPU server setup for AI workloads
Cloud Migration & Return to On-Premises
We provide end-to-end support, from current-state analysis through migration planning and execution.
- On-Premises → Cloud Migration
- Cloud → On-Premises Repatriation
- Cross-Cloud Migration (AWS ↔ Azure ↔ GCP)
- Migration Planning & Risk Assessment
Monitoring Setup & Operations
Detect incidents proactively and ensure stable system operations.
- Monitoring platform design and implementation (e.g., Zabbix)
- Alert design and notification configuration
- Log collection and analytics platform
Operations & Maintenance Support
We provide setup and operations support for open-source products such as GitLab, Open WebUI, Zabbix, and Postfix.
For Nextcloud, please refer to the dedicated service page.
Six Reasons to Choose Sola
1, Vendor-neutral recommendations
Sola is not tied to any specific cloud provider. We offer objective recommendations on whether cloud or on-premises is the best fit for your environment.
2, Cost optimization
In some cases, migrating back from cloud to on-premises—or revisiting your service architecture—can deliver long-term cost savings. We propose the best approach based on your situation.
3, End-to-end support from design through operations
We don’t stop at design and implementation. We provide one-stop support through monitoring and operations, with a robust post-launch support structure.
4, A team of 200+ engineers
With over 200 in-house engineers covering infrastructure and software development, we can support not only infrastructure builds but also the applications that run on top of them.
5, Consult in Japanese
Japanese-speaking infrastructure engineers in the U.S. are rare. We enable smooth communication in Japanese, even for highly technical topics.
6, Contracting available as a U.S. entity
Sola of America is a corporation registered in Washington State. Contracts, purchase orders, and payments are completed entirely within the U.S., eliminating exchange rate risk and the complexity of international remittances.
How We Work
We provide end-to-end support—
from current-state assessment through design/build and ongoing operations.
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Discovery
We discuss your current challenges and requirements in detail.
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Current-State Assessment
We assess the existing environment and clarify issues.
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Design & Proposal
We propose the optimal architecture and a migration plan.
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Build / Migration Execution
We implement the environment and execute the migration.
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Operations & Monitoring
We support monitoring and operations to ensure stable performance.
Supported Technologies
We support a wide range of technologies to build the optimal infrastructure environment.
| Category | Technology |
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| Cloud | AWS, Azure, GCP |
| OS | Linux, Windows Server |
| Virtualization | KVM, Hyper-V, Docker |
| Web Server | Apache, IIS, Nginx |
| Database | PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server |
| Monitoring | Zabbix, CloudWatch |
| Open-Source Software (OSS) | GitLab, Open WebUI, Postfix |
FAQ
Service Details
Which is recommended: cloud or on-premises?
There is no single answer. Cloud environments are often better suited for scalability and lower initial costs, while on-premises infrastructure can be more advantageous for long-term operation and high-performance workloads. After understanding your requirements in detail, we will propose the most appropriate architecture.
Does migrating from cloud to on-premises really reduce costs?
For workloads with stable, long-term usage, on-premises environments are often more cost-efficient. This is especially true for high-performance servers running 24/7 or systems with large data transfer volumes. We begin by analyzing your current costs and then propose the best approach.
Can you handle operations and monitoring as well?
Yes. From monitoring platform setup and alert design to first-line incident response, we build an operations framework tailored to your requirements.
Can you help only with deploying OSS products such as GitLab or Open WebUI?
Yes. We can support the setup and deployment of specific OSS products only. Post-deployment operations and maintenance support are also available.
Contracts & Pricing
How are contracts and payments handled?
Sola of America is a corporation registered in Washington State, USA. All contracts, purchase orders, and payments are completed entirely within the United States. There is no need to go through our Japan headquarters, eliminating exchange rate risk and the complexity of international remittances.
What is the typical cost range?
Costs depend on the size and complexity of the infrastructure. After reviewing your requirements, we will provide a preliminary estimate. By leveraging resources in Japan, Sola offers services at reasonable rates compared to typical U.S. market pricing.
Can we start with a small engagement?
Yes. Please feel free to contact us regardless of project size. We also offer spot consultations, such as infrastructure reviews and cost optimization advice.
Is it possible to sign an NDA (Non-Disclosure Agreement)?
Yes. We can execute an NDA prior to any meetings upon request.
Feel free to reach out to us
Whether you want to review your cloud costs or are considering a return to on-premises infrastructure,
please share your challenges with us.
✓ We will respond within two business days of your inquiry
✓ The initial consultation is free of charge
✓ NDA execution is available upon request
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