Fortune-250 HR Software Services Company Migrates To Open Infrastructure Using Kubernetes For Significant Cost Savings
Industry: HR ISV
• Smooth and seamless migration with the use of a custom Kubernetes deployment template.
• Achieved better infrastructure segmentation compared to the previous environment.
• Assistance in breaking down internal team and technology silos.
Client Overview:
The client is a Fortune 250 company that provides HR software. This HR management software and service provider was already using Kubernetes on VMware, but as the company's needs grew, it became evident that the deployment could no longer keep up.
The company wanted to move its Kubernetes to open infrastructure, restructure internal workflows, and construct a private cloud to host their cloud-native platform to cut costs while enhancing productivity and cloud compatibility.
The Features And Programmability Of Public Clouds Were Lacking In High Enterprise Kubernetes Use On VMware
With Red Hat OpenShift, the client ran Kubernetes on its VMware infrastructure.
However, as the enterprise's Kubernetes usage increased, so did the need for segmentation and improved overall alignment with internal procedures. The old Kubernetes system was inadequately separated, with isolated teams working in different technological pockets.
Furthermore, the system lacked the programmability and capacities of public clouds.
Initially, the organization sought a rapid repair that could be layered on top of the existing OpenStack deployment.
However, throughout its study, the company discovered that by moving to an open, container-based platform on top of cutting-edge technology, it would be able to achieve the segmentation it required while also modernizing its application design, deployment approach, and scalability.
The organization decided to transition its Kubernetes deployment to open infrastructure while also reforming internal procedures and team operations to exploit the technology better to achieve the most significant possible advantages in productivity, portability, and costs.
AiRo's Charmed Kubernetes Solution Gains Client Confidence
The company approached the project in a holistic but progressive manner. They first realigned their teams for success, then adjusted the physical infrastructure, the OpenStack cloud, and finally Kubernetes. Finally, they would be able to deploy re-architected, container-based apps in the new environment.
The client turned to AiRo for help constructing a private cloud to host their cloud-native software. Effective bare metal provisioning was required to build a solid foundation for the rest of the project, starting with the physical infrastructure. As a result, MAAS was used to control the hardware lifespan in its entirety. The virtualization layer was chosen as Charmed Openstack, and custom Charmed Kubernetes clusters were installed on top. MAAS, Charmed OpenStack, and Charmed Kubernetes created the foundation for an open architecture that enables highly customized and segmented on-premises Kubernetes at scale.
The company uses AiRo's managed Kubernetes service to fill in the gaps in its team structure and subject matter expertise during the cluster validation and app migration procedures.
The managed service allows the organization to concentrate on validation and testing rather than worrying about Kubernetes platform issues.
The Client's Business Objectives Are Being Met Thanks To Charmed Kubernetes And Airo's Managed Services
The final migration to production has begun after a year of planning, testing, and validation.
The managed service allows for a completely controlled rollout, and AiRo's proprietary Kubernetes deployment template provides the structure needed for a successful launch.
The result will be a container platform that meets the company's requirements for quality, usability, and segmentation and offers better economics than its current solution.
The new framework also provides much-needed flexibility, allowing internal teams to reorganize and become less segregated. The company first believed it was taking a risk by transitioning to open infrastructure. Still, no significant challenges have arisen, and the deployment appears to be a feasible, large-scale solution.
Are you looking to reduce costs and improve the efficiency of mission-critical operations?
Contact Us.
Talk to us about how we can help streamline some of your most complex cloud problems.
The AiRo Perspective
The managed service allows for a completely controlled rollout, and AiRo's proprietary Kubernetes deployment template provides the structure needed for a successful launch.
