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Initial Infra
The entity that designs networks, systems, hypervisors, segmentation and open-source environments for SMBs. It also carries the Initial group.
Architecture · Networks · Systems · Open source
SMB infrastructure · Initial group
Initial Infra · Networks & systems
What keeps yourbusiness moving.What keepsyour businessmoving.
Networks, systems and virtualisation for SMBs.
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The ecosystem, at a glance
Initial Infra supports SMBs with their technical foundation. Creation, AI and PRODISTRIB remain available when the need goes beyond infrastructure.
One central entity. Complementary expertise.
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Complete infrastructure for SMBs.
From the first audit to the target architecture, Initial Infra builds a clear, secure and scalable network, systems and open-source foundation.
Where to begin?
One need. A clear scope.
Review your current setup, upgrade your infrastructure or prepare for recovery: choose your starting point.
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Audit & roadmap
You are unsure what to tackle first.
Work to scope
- Review of your current setup
- Risks and dependencies
- Improvement priorities
What you receive
A summary to help you decide your next steps.
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Infrastructure project
Your setup needs to evolve with your business.
Work to scope
- Target architecture and technical choices
- Migration preparation
- Checks and documentation
What you receive
Documented infrastructure and an organised handover.
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Backup & recovery
You cannot afford to lose your tools or data.
Work to scope
- Data and services to protect
- Backup policy
- Restoration and recovery order
What you receive
Procedures to recover your data and restart your tools.
Scope, equipment and recurring costs are detailed in the quote before work begins.
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Initial Infra
The infrastructure entity designed for the technical and budget realities of SMBs, and the foundation of the Initial group.
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IT architecture & governance
Understand your current setup and prioritise investment.
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Networks & segmentation
Make Wi-Fi reliable, connect sites and separate uses.
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Systems & identities
Endpoints, permissions, access and environments.
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Virtualisation & hypervisors
Upgrade servers with a planned migration.
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Hosting & servers
French datacenter and controlled infrastructure.
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Retention & backup
Protect your data and check how it can be restored.
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Open source migration
Linux and controlled alternatives.
View serviceYour business, your constraints
The same IT expertise. Different priorities.
With or without an IT team, your daily operations are the starting point. A few situations to review together.
Find your situationProfessional services
Shared files, staff permissions and remote work: keep documents available to the right people.
Construction & field teams
From the office to the site: organise access to plans and files as your teams move around.
Industry & workshops
Business software, servers and workshop networks: identify dependencies and plan changes around production.
Retail & multiple sites
Connect locations, separate guest Wi-Fi from internal tools and prepare to restore essential services.
The Initial Infra method
The assessment
Understand before transforming.
We map the network, systems, access, dependencies and actual risks across the business.
The target architecture
Every choice answers a concrete constraint.
Segmentation, identities, hypervisors, backup and open source are designed as one coherent system.
Implementation
Deploy without disrupting operations.
Migrations are prepared, sequenced and documented to reduce downtime and preserve a safe rollback path.
Handover
Infrastructure the business understands.
Diagrams, access, procedures and decisions remain clear so the system can be maintained and evolve over time.
The Initial Infra method
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The assessment
Understand before transforming.
We map the network, systems, access, dependencies and actual risks across the business.
The target architecture
Every choice answers a concrete constraint.
Segmentation, identities, hypervisors, backup and open source are designed as one coherent system.
Implementation
Deploy without disrupting operations.
Migrations are prepared, sequenced and documented to reduce downtime and preserve a safe rollback path.
Handover
Infrastructure the business understands.
Diagrams, access, procedures and decisions remain clear so the system can be maintained and evolve over time.
Why Initial Infra
Your IT should remain understandable.
You should know what was installed, why, and how to take over. That is part of the project.
Choices explained
Keep, replace or upgrade: options are discussed along with their constraints and costs.
Useful documentation
Diagrams, access rules and procedures guide your team and whoever takes over next.
Recovery prepared
Dependencies, checks and rollback are defined before a migration.
Working with your team
Based in Rouen, we scope the work with your contacts and existing provider, if you have one.
Inside your handover documents
Documents for what comes next.
Understand what is connected.
Internet access
Firewall
Devices & teams
Servers & applications
Guest Wi-Fi
BackupsSeparate access
Know what to tackle first.
- Verify
File restoration
Check that a backup can actually be restored.
- Secure
Administrator accounts
Review permissions and authentication methods.
- Plan
Server upgrades
Compare options based on applications and their dependencies.
Prepare the steps for recovery.
Identify the affected service
Locate its dependencies and the people to notify.
Choose a restore point
Check the available copy and the recovery environment.
Restore, then verify
Have the data and application validated before bringing them back online.
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Supported environments
Choices depend on your existing setup, your needs and your team.
Identity & collaboration
- Microsoft 365
- Active Directory
- Entra ID
Systems & virtualisation
- Linux · Debian / Ubuntu
- Proxmox
Open source tools
- Nextcloud
- OnlyOffice
Still unsure where to begin?
The diagnostic suggests a service based on your needs and team size. You can view the result without sharing your contact details, then request a conversation if you wish.
Customer reviews
Hear it in their own words.
Support
« An attentive team, clear explanations and professional support from start to finish. »
Advice
« Straightforward conversations and answers we can understand. We feel well supported in our decisions. »
Project follow-up
« A professional approach that fits our organisation. We appreciated the quality of the follow-up. »
Understanding our needs
« Our needs were understood, with practical advice that was easy to put into action. »
Availability
« An available point of contact and clear communication at every stage of the project. »
Implementation
« Careful work and helpful guidance during handover. A very positive experience for our team. »
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Common questions
Before we begin.
Let’s discuss your situationWhere do I start if I do not know the state of my IT?
Start by reviewing equipment, administrator accounts, business applications, backups and current problems. This helps separate urgent work from improvements that can wait.
Does everything need replacing?
Not necessarily. An audit also identifies what can be kept. Adjusting permissions, network configuration or backups may meet your needs without replacing all the equipment.
Does a migration require downtime?
Some operations require an interruption. Affected applications, the migration window, checks and rollback should be defined in advance. Duration depends on your environment.
Can you work with our IT team or current provider?
A project can focus on a specific scope. Access, responsibilities, change approval and maintenance after handover need to be agreed together.
What should the budget cover?
Costs depend on the number of sites, equipment, licences and migration work. The quote should distinguish project work, any hardware and recurring costs. Scope and exclusions need to be defined before approval.
What documentation should we receive?
Diagrams, an inventory, access rules and operating procedures. For migrations and backups, also plan for verification results and the agreed recovery procedure.
The right starting point
Less noise. More direction.
Come with an idea, a problem or a system already in place. Together, we find where to begin.