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Power of AWS MGN: A Success Story in Cloud Migration from DigitalOcean to AWS
Our client operates in the hospitality sector and wanted to move their legacy staging environment from DigitalOcean to Amazon Web Services. Their existing setup was unsuitable for future production needs as it could not scale effectively.
Ksolves planned and carried out the migration systematically using AWS Application Migration Service. We helped the client set up the new staging environment by replicating the previous setup on Amazon. After executing the cloud migration, our client received a stable cloud infrastructure that scales per the production workloads.
The client faced various setbacks when planning for the cloud migration. They struggled to find a feasible approach that could address the following challenges.
- Minimal Disruption: They needed to maintain their ongoing service operations without causing any disruption when migrating their legacy DigitalOcean environment.
- Data Consistency: The client struggled to synchronize data without errors to maintain consistent data quality throughout the migration.
- Network Connectivity: They needed to transfer data securely via a reliable connection between DigitalOcean and Amazon Web Services.
- DNS Management: The existing DNS configuration needed to remain operational during the migration with hybrid management.
- Scalability Problem: The new infrastructure could not support high production workloads. It required the flexibility to scale with increasing demands.
Ksolves carried out the migration following a structured approach for an efficient transition. We used AWS solutions and best practices to address migration setbacks. Here is how our team approached the cloud-to-cloud migration from DigitalOcean to AWS.
- Migration Planning & Preparations: We created a secure Amazon Web Services account with proper roles and permissions to control user access to cloud resources. Our team initiated the data transfer from the servers directly to the cloud via the AWS Replication Agent. We also configured secure firewalls within a virtual private network to protect data in transition.
- Initial Data Synchronization: Next, our team prepared a complete copy of the existing application data for safekeeping. We utilized AWS Application Migration Service to sync any changes made in the current datasets in real time. Consistently updating the data helped to maintain its quality and originality as before.
- Ongoing Data Synchronization: We configured the migration service to match the previous setup to direct how data would be copied and managed. Our team moved 130GB of data to the cloud on the first go. The migration tool enabled spontaneous data synchronization so the new environment remains updated without delays.
- Cutover Stage: Before the final switch to AWS, we ran thorough tests to validate application performance in the new environment. We checked compatibility and fixed any problems that appeared. After completing the final transfer, we transitioned the staging environment without causing downtime or interruptions.
- Post-Cutover Validation: We optimized the system post-migration by fine-tuning server and storage configurations for better performance. We updated the domain settings using Route 53 to ensure uninterrupted access and smooth DNS functionality. Our team conducted final validations to prepare the system for future production workloads.
- Smooth Migration: We moved the legacy staging environment to the new platform without causing any service disruptions.
- High Scalability: The new system supports future growth and allows the client to expand quickly.
- Easy Domain Management: We used a reliable DNS tool to manage sub-domains and keep the website accessible throughout the migration.
- Cost Optimization: The new platform offered flexible pricing options. The client could adjust cloud resources as needed while keeping expenses under control.
- Future-Ready System: The updated environment provides high resource availability to support larger workloads with reliable backup features.
Ksolves successfully migrated the legacy staging environment from DigitalOcean using the Application Migration Service to Amazon Cloud. The project delivered a scalable and cost-efficient cloud infrastructure replicating the original setup and positioning the client for future production readiness. It offers smooth system performance with reliable DNS management and high availability. The client can now handle production workloads and support their mission to improve guest experiences in the hospitality industry.
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