Infrastructure Automation for Essensys (Digital Workspace)
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The Project
Infrastructure Automation for Essensys (Digital Workspace)
The Challenge
Essensys faced significant operational inefficiencies and potential service disruptions due to problems with their infrastructure. Their manual setup was cumbersome, error-prone, and lacked scalability, requiring a comprehensive solution to streamline and stabilize their environment.
The Solution
Reverse Engineering: We initiated a detailed analysis of the existing infrastructure to identify and understand the root causes of the issues. By reverse-engineering the setup, we traced back through the system to uncover underlying problems and inefficiencies.
Enhanced Monitoring: Effective problem-solving starts with precise monitoring. We deployed advanced monitoring tools to capture and analyze system logs and errors. This provided real-time insights into the performance and health of the infrastructure, enabling us to pinpoint issues accurately.
Comprehensive Automation: Given the manual nature of the client’s previous setup, we undertook a complete overhaul by automating the entire infrastructure. Utilizing AWS CloudFormation, we defined and provisioned infrastructure as code, which integrated seamlessly with the AWS pipeline to ensure consistency and efficiency.
Robust Security, Load Balancing, and Auto-Scaling: We integrated essential components such as security, load balancing, and auto-scaling into the automated infrastructure. This approach ensured that the system was secure, well-balanced, and capable of dynamically adjusting to varying loads, thus enhancing overall performance and reliability.
CI/CD Integration: To streamline updates and deployments, we implemented a Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipeline. This automation reduced downtime, prevented performance bottlenecks, and facilitated rapid and reliable updates to the application.
Adherence to Best Practices: Throughout the project, our engineers adhered to AWS best practices, ensuring that the solution was not only effective but also aligned with industry standards for performance, security, and scalability.
Result & Feedback
The automation of Essensys’s infrastructure resulted in a substantial reduction in manual management efforts and operational overhead. The AWS-based solution delivered enhanced security, efficient load balancing, and dynamic auto-scaling, all contributing to improved system stability and performance. The CI/CD pipeline ensured seamless and timely updates without disrupting service. Continuous monitoring provided the client’s team with valuable insights, allowing them to proactively manage and maintain the infrastructure. Overall, the project led to a more reliable, scalable, and efficient operational environment, greatly improving the client’s ability to manage their digital workspace.
Ratings
Quality 5.0
Service & DeliverablesSchedule 5.0
On-time/deadlinesCost 5.0
Value / within estimatesWilling to Refer 5.0
NPS
essensys is a leading global software and technology company designed to deliver digitally enabled spaces, buildings and portfolios.
Industry: Software Development
Location: London