How do I migrate from Azure to on-prem?

Export resources with `az resource list`, map deps, containerize apps, swap services (SQL→Postgres), deploy via Docker Compose on Rocky Linux.

What's the real cost of on-prem for Nordic SMBs?

€15K-€30K hardware over 3 years for 4 servers, plus €60K sysadmin—still 3x cheaper than cloud for steady loads.

Absolutely—data stays in your server room, zero compliance proof hassles vs cloud regions.

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Half your containers idle at 8% CPU, bill at €12,000. Nordic SMBs are done paying for elasticity they don't need—on-prem is the escape hatch.

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