Restricted software migration
Migration from Astra Linux and RED OS
We plan the replacement of Russian operating systems while preserving required data, integrations and transition control.
Discuss your project →What the migration covers
We begin with an inventory of products, versions, servers, workstations, integrations and process owners. Inclusion in the official list is a reason to review the environment, but it does not automatically determine the target. Selection follows functional, security, operational and budget requirements.
- packages, services and system dependencies
- accounts, roles and directories
- files, databases and shared resources
- deployment automation, backup and monitoring
How the target is selected
We create a vendor-neutral requirements matrix covering critical functions, formats, APIs, hosting, support, export and team capability. Alternatives are tested on a control set before bulk migration. No single product is presented as a universal replacement for every organisation.
Validation and handover
The target OS follows an inventory of processor architecture, drivers, applications, support needs and team capabilities. Every workload receives a tested rollback path.
Fit before scope
Is this the right starting point?
Use these criteria for an initial orientation. The final recommendation follows a review of your context, data and constraints.
A good fit when
- Software is restricted, unsupported or creates operational risk
- Data, history and integrations must be preserved
- Process and acceptance owners are available
Resolve this first when
- Only licence procurement is required without dependency analysis
- A target was selected without validating processes and data
- No one owns reconciliation and the cutover decision
A verifiable first stage
What you can use to make the next decision
The exact scope is agreed before work begins. These are typical decision artefacts, not promised business results.
Dependency inventory
Versions, users, processes, data, integrations and critical support dates.
Replacement-wave plan
Target options, sequence, parallel operation, training and rollback path.
Acceptance rules
Reconciliations, control operations and evidence your team will use to approve the result.
Five questions · no datasets or credentials
Answer first
How should you choose a replacement?
Migration from Astra Linux or RED OS moves workloads, access controls and operational support into a supported environment. A distribution is selected only after applications, drivers, directories, backup and administration have been tested.
Workload compatibility
Applications, databases, drivers and peripherals are proven to work.
Lifecycle
Support dates, security updates and vulnerability-management procedures are clear.
Operational readiness
The team has documentation, monitoring, backup, deployment automation and recovery procedures.
Evidence of completion: Each wave is accepted after functional, performance, access, backup and rollback tests.
Support calendar
Examples from Ukraine's official list
| Product or group | Status |
|---|---|
| Astra Linux Common Edition | Listed |
| Astra Linux Special Edition | Listed |
| РЕД ОС (Робоча станція) | Listed |
| РЕД ОС (Сервер) | Listed |
Sources: Ukraine's State Service of Special Communications - open list, page dated 5 August 2026
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
Must everything be replaced at once?
No. Inventory defines waves based on criticality, dependencies, export feasibility and change windows.
Does listing mean a fine for every private business?
This page makes no such conclusion. Scope and obligations depend on the organisation and applicable rules. Seek qualified legal advice for a legal assessment.
How is migration completeness demonstrated?
Control samples, quantitative reconciliation, critical scenarios and an acceptance record are agreed before migration.
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