Check the technical environment
List the required operating system, runtime, storage, network access and application dependencies. Compare those with the actual provider specification, including the available resource limits. If an existing application is moving, review how data, configuration and testing will be handled rather than assuming a new server order performs the migration automatically.
Decide who operates the service
Clarify system patching, access control, deployment, backups and incident handling before purchase. A managed option should be assessed against its stated scope, while an unmanaged server requires suitable administration. Review the selected billing cycle and current GBP total at the provider checkout; confirm any essential infrastructure location or recovery requirement directly.