Migrating to Cloud Safely: The Cutover Process and Downtime Commitments

The riskiest part of a cloud migration is not building the target environment but the few hours of cutover. This article walks through the cutover runbook, freeze criteria, the point of no return, and how a buyer should judge whether a downtime estimate is credible.

Moving systems to the cloud safely: the migration process and downtime commitments

The biggest risk in a cloud migration project sits in the few hours of cutover. This article describes the cutover runbook, freeze criteria, the point of no return and how to judge whether a downtime estimate is credible.

Writing the Exit Plan into the Contract Before You Sign It

The only moment you hold real leverage over exit terms is before signature. This article walks through what belongs in the contract: data return, deletion evidence, documentation and knowledge handover, notice periods, transition assistance, account ownership and vendor failure scenarios.

Put provider exit clauses into the contract at signing

The only time you still have leverage over exit terms is before you sign. What needs to be in there: data return and deletion, documentation and knowledge handover, notice periods, transition support and account ownership.

Complete guide: removing Microsoft Office cleanly and installing Microsoft 365 the right way (Part 3)

Part 3 - verifying and cleaning up after removing Office, and preparing to install Microsoft 365. Contents: 1. Objective of this step...

How does Patroni ensure high availability for PostgreSQL on Kubernetes?

When first deploying PostgreSQL on Kubernetes, many people focus on StatefulSets, PVCs, or backup strategy - but only when they start thinking about failures...

What is OpenClaw and why was it everywhere in 2026?

OpenClaw became one of the most-discussed AI agent projects of 2026 because it turned the idea of an "AI assistant" into...

GPU driver operations on Kubernetes: two ways to manage multiple NVIDIA driver versions in production

As you may know, the NVIDIA GPU Operator simplifies deploying and managing GPU nodes in Kubernetes. The initial setup...

AI coding agents for developers: when to adopt them and where to start

AI coding tools are past the novelty stage. For many developers the question is no longer whether...

OpenClaw is not that scary - 4 steps to run an AI agent when you can't code

You have heard of OpenClaw. Over 300k stars on GitHub, both Tencent and Alibaba rushing to build products on top of it, and LinkedIn...

VNNIC Internet Conference 2026: advancing the move to IPv6-only and building national digital infrastructure

On 19 June 2026, in Ho Chi Minh City, the Vietnam Internet Network Information Center (VNNIC), Ministry of Science and Technology, held a conference...

“IPv6 is the inevitable choice for the future”

This was the point emphasized by Deputy Minister of Science and Technology Phạm Đức Long at the conference reviewing the program to promote,...

What is HiTechCloud IDP? Understanding Intelligent Document Processing and how Vietnamese businesses use it

In most organizations, documents are still the lifeblood of operations: contracts, invoices, declarations, customer records...

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The WordPress plugin blacklist and what to watch for in website security

To keep performance and security sound in a WordPress environment, these plugins should be reviewed carefully before you install...

What is Flush DNS? How to clear the DNS cache on Windows, Linux, and macOS

You have probably been driven to distraction more than once when a computer cannot reach a site because of errors such as 404 page not found or 502 bad gateway. Flushing DNS, or clearing...

An introduction to the IT.COM domain – an ideal fit for technology companies and developers

In today's digital world, owning a memorable domain is more than an expression of brand identity — it...

Notice of updates to the Personal Data Protection Policy

Dear Customers and Partners, First, Pho Tue Technology and Software Solutions Joint Stock Company (“Pho Tue...

30/4 - 1/5 Hi-Tech Cloud flash sale: up to 80% off, from just 7K/month

From 18 April through 8 May, Hi-Tech Cloud is running a Flash Sale with discounts of up to 80% on...

For March 8, save up to 83% on Hi-Tech Cloud products: NVMe Hosting, NVMe VPS, Singapore Hosting, BMail, SSD Hosting

Dear customers, on the occasion of International Women's Day on March 8, HiTechCloud is pleased to bring you a special...

Basic knowledge

What is HiTechCloud IDP? Understanding Intelligent Document Processing and how Vietnamese businesses use it

In most organizations, documents are still the lifeblood of operations: contracts, invoices, declarations, customer records...

How to block a country's IP ranges on Windows

In systems administration, security is always the top priority - and blocking IP access to a server is one of...

What is Uptime Tier? The international data center rating levels

What is an uptime tier? It is an important term in information technology and data management, particularly...

What is an SRV record? Structure and how to create one

An SRV record is one of the important DNS record types, used to direct network traffic to specific...

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What is HiTechCloud IDP? Understanding Intelligent Document Processing and how Vietnamese businesses use it

In most organizations, documents are still the lifeblood of operations: contracts, invoices, declarations, customer records...

What is Origin Shield? The benefits of using it in a CDN architecture

Optimizing page load speed and securing data has become a critical factor for...

What is ACD? What you should know about automatic call distribution systems

Automatic Call Distribution (ACD) is a technology that optimizes call handling in contact centers. ACD makes it possible to...

Free Cloud Server - get the benefits of cloud at zero cost with HiTechCloud

More and more businesses are adopting Cloud Server for its efficiency. Accordingly, free Cloud Server offers have been...

Serverless - an inevitable direction for cloud computing

Serverless is becoming a familiar concept for technology enthusiasts and for businesses on their digital transformation journey. Let's...

What is the HiTechCloud Data Platform? Applications of an end-to-end data storage and processing platform

In today's digital era, the data platform has emerged as a comprehensive solution supporting connectivity, storage and analy...

Cloud migration and the cloud continuum as a competitive advantage

According to Gartner, by 2025, 85% of enterprises will adopt a “cloud-first” strategy, in which 95% of digital workloads will be deployed...

Sovereign AI: the key to an independent, secure and transparent AI future

Artificial intelligence (AI) brings countless applications and benefits, and is changing how we work and learn...

HiTechCloud by Pho Tue SoftWare Solutions JSC launches AI Factory in Vietnam, Japan and Korea

On 25 January 2025, Pho Tue Software Solutions JSC, a leading NVIDIA partner, launched its AI Factory at...

User guides

How does Patroni ensure high availability for PostgreSQL on Kubernetes?

When first deploying PostgreSQL on Kubernetes, many people focus on StatefulSets, PVCs, or backup strategy - but only when they start thinking about failures...

What is OpenClaw and why was it everywhere in 2026?

OpenClaw became one of the most-discussed AI agent projects of 2026 because it turned the idea of an "AI assistant" into...

GPU driver operations on Kubernetes: two ways to manage multiple NVIDIA driver versions in production

As you may know, the NVIDIA GPU Operator simplifies deploying and managing GPU nodes in Kubernetes. The initial setup...

AI coding agents for developers: when to adopt them and where to start

AI coding tools are past the novelty stage. For many developers the question is no longer whether...

Installing Monarx - a free VPS security tool

Monarx is a smart platform for protecting VPS instances, with central management. It is currently free and works well. The operating...

AdGuard Home DNS rewrite syntax

Introduction You can use AdGuard's DNS filtering syntax to create more flexible rules that help block content...

HiTechCloud by Pho Tue SoftWare Solutions JSC launches AI Factory in Vietnam, Japan and Korea

On 25 January 2025, Pho Tue Software Solutions JSC, a leading NVIDIA partner, launched its AI Factory at...

How to recover a MySQL password on Windows and Linux

1. What is a MySQL root password reset? Before getting to the reset itself, you need to understand what MySQL is. MySQL is a database management...

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Goods and services excluded from the VAT reduction to 8% from July 1, 2023 - do hosting, VPS, and server services qualify for 8% VAT?

On this point, HiTechCloud's answer is as follows: 1. Goods and services not eligible for the VAT reduction to 8% from 1 July 2023 The National Assembly...

Training and guidance on management practices and on providing domain registration and renewal services in compliance with Decree 147/2024/ND-CP for domain registrars

On 20 December 2024, the Vietnam Internet Network Information Center (VNNIC) held a conference on legal requirements and professional training for registra...

Decree No. 147/2024/ND-CP dated November 9, 2024 on the management, provision, and use of internet services and online information

On 9 November 2024 the Government issued Decree No. 147/2024/NĐ-CP on the management, provision and use of Internet services and online information...