Cloud and DevOps services

There are six cloud migration strategies introduced by AWS: rehosting, replatforming, repurchasing, refactoring, retiring, and retaining. Below, we describe each strategy in detail.

Rehosting involves shifting an on-premises solution to the cloud environment in an as-is state, without making any changes. Such a strategy is rare and is applicable only to those software development projects where quick migration is needed with minimum disruption. However, there is a risk that rehosted software systems will have latency or performance issues and still require certain DevOps services and solutions.

Replatforming requires making a few minor changes to the system before migration. For instance, for one of our clients, we needed to replatform a solution from AWS to Oracle Cloud, as AWS wasn’t supported in the country to which they wanted to expand their services. To do this, we had to reconfigure several things on the back end with the help of DevOps development services.

Refactoring, also known as rearchitecting, requires making significant changes to the system architecture to make it completely cloud-native. To ensure successful refactoring from on-premises to the cloud for another client, we used DevOps services to optimize their back end and split a monolithic architecture into microservices. As an experienced DevOps service provider, we managed to automate deployment so that it took three minutes instead of half an hour.

Repurchasing is simply replacing your existing on-premises system or systems with a cloud-based SaaS solution. For instance, you can replace your existing CRM or HR system with analogous SaaS solutions. This option is only preferable when a replacement is a much easier and more cost-efficient solution compared to building a different on-premises or cloud-native system.  

Retiring is not about migration at all but rather about discarding software systems that aren’t necessary anymore and only take up space and cost money. By retiring applications that are no longer in use, companies can focus on migrating and optimizing with DevOps services only those solutions that can add value.

Retaining is about keeping certain software components on-premises due either to compliance and security requirements, technical limitations, or other issues. In such a case, forming a hybrid cloud environment can be a viable option.

Depending on your requirements and by conducting a detailed analysis of all current software systems and DevOps solutions in use, we can advise you on a cloud migration strategy that will be beneficial for your business in the long run. To ensure a smooth migration, we make use of diverse DevOps tools as well as tools provided by cloud platforms such as Google Cloud platform tools.

DevOps as a service at Yalantis: main components and implementation steps

To further facilitate the adoption and implementation of DevOps practices, organizations have started leveraging DevOps-as-a-service (DaaS) models. DaaS allows businesses to outsource their DevOps functions to specialized service providers, enabling them to focus on core competencies while benefiting from improved efficiency and scalability and reduced operational overhead. Let’s explore the main components of the DaaS model at Yalantis and steps our DevOps team takes to implement DevOps as a service.

Main components of DevOps as a service

Cloud infrastructure. DaaS heavily relies on cloud infrastructure for provisioning the necessary resources and tools. Our DevOps as a service company leverages such platforms as Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure.

Continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines are a fundamental part of DevOps practices. As a DevOps services provider, we establish reliable CI/CD processes, automating the build, test, and deployment stages. This ensures a consistent software delivery pipeline with frequent software releases and less manual work.

Configuration management. Effective configuration management is crucial for maintaining consistency and reproducibility across environments. Our DevOps as a service company implements configuration management tools like Ansible, Chef, and Puppet to manage infrastructure, orchestrate deployments, and minimize configuration drift.

Monitoring and logging. Comprehensive monitoring and logging solutions play a vital role in DaaS implementations. As a DevOps solutions provider, we use tools like Prometheus, Grafana, and the ELK stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana) to monitor application performance, track system behavior, and analyze logs. This helps in promptly identifying and resolving issues, ensuring high availability and performance.

Steps for implementing DevOps as a service

Assessment and planning. We always begin by assessing the organization’s current infrastructure, processes, and DevOps maturity level. We identify pain points, bottlenecks, and areas that can benefit from the DevOps-as-a-service approach. Then our team develops a roadmap and strategy for implementing DaaS, aligning it with organizational goals and objectives.

Onboarding and integration. Our next step is to define roles and responsibilities, establish communication channels, and integrate with existing systems. This may involve such DevOps solutions as configuring access controls, setting up secure connections, and defining data sharing mechanisms.

Pipeline and tooling setup. By working with us as a DevOps service provider, you can define and implement continuous integration and continuous delivery pipelines tailored to your organization’s needs. This includes setting up version control systems, building automation and testing frameworks, and orchestrating deployment. We can also integrate necessary configuration management and monitoring tools into the pipeline for seamless operations.

Knowledge transfer and training. Our next step is ensuring knowledge transfer to your organization. Our DevOps services company conducts training sessions to introduce your IT team to innovative and interoperable tools, processes, and practices. We encourage collaboration and knowledge sharing to empower your team to leverage the benefits of DaaS.

Continuous improvement. As an experienced DevOps solutions provider, we implement a feedback loop and regularly review DevOps processes and practices. The Yalantis team monitors performance metrics, identifies areas for improvement, and works closely with you to optimize and enhance the delivery pipeline.

By adopting DevOps as a service, organizations can streamline their software development and deployment processes, drive innovation, and improve time to market. With the right components and a well-defined implementation approach from Yalantis, you can successfully leverage DaaS to achieve greater agility, efficiency, and overall operational excellence in your software delivery lifecycle.