"9 weeks. On time. Within budget. Exactly to scope."
A global mining services and supplier had chosen to end an existing hosting contract and were now facing an urgent deadline to migrate business critical applications and exit from their data centre.
The company needed a cloud hosting platform that offered resiliency, scalability and a lower cost base — while avoiding business downtime or risking the loss of any data.
The challenge
To ensure their first workload migration to AWS went smoothly within the short timeframe, Kablamo came onboard to set up an operational environment on AWS and guide the client with the migration.
The project also needed to provide key training and documentation that would allow the client's operations team to manage and grow this new cloud environment on their own.
The approach
A global mining company's first step into AWS cloud infrastructure.
After analysis of the client's computing infrastructure and business needs, Kablamo suggested AWS Server Migration as a suitable tool to transfer their VMs into the cloud.
The approach included:
- Detailed migration timeline using native AWS tools
- CloudFormation, CodeCommit and CodeBuild for automation
- Fast, reliable network link from data centres into AWS
- Agile framework with Kablamo and client teams working side by side
- Upskilling of client staff to utilise the new system
Results
The project set the client up to move other global data centres into AWS. They now have a well-governed, best-practice AWS environment, strong network design and connectivity, repeatable frameworks and valuable internal experience to equip them for future cloud migrations.
Looking forward
By working in close collaboration and sharing critical knowledge with the client and its stakeholders, Kablamo ensured both the project's success and established a strong, cloud-centric future for the company.
