Customer Success Story – A Case Study on AWS Migration
Our Client
Our client is a boutique law firm in Singapore that specializes in corporate and commercial law, with a particular emphasis on cross-border transactions.
Challenges Faced
Data security is always a priority and part of the business for companies that provide services to their clients. Lawyers and law firms are entrusted with highly sensitive information about their clients, which highlights the critical importance of effective data security.
Like many firms, our client used an on-premises server. An on-premises server is a physical, on-site server that a company must manage and maintain individually.
Using an on-premises server entails the following:
·??The company’s data must constantly be backed up, and application functionality must be guaranteed. The employees are typically the ones in charge of installing updates, performing backups, and keeping the app up to date. Important documents could be lost if they are not regularly updated and backed up.
·??On-premises also requires a significant amount of time to study, justify, order, and deploy hardware, so a well-thought-out plan is needed in advance for any changes.
·??On-premises costs nearly five times as much as a cloud server.
·??Ageing hardware is more vulnerable to hacking, which could result in unexpected downtime and loss of business.
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Key Benefits after Migrating
?Cost
Our client was previously paying S$15XX for on-premises servers, but after switching to AWS Cloud, they are now only paying S$3XX. That's a cost savings of more than 50%!???????????????????????????????????????????????
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On-Premises Server
On-premises computing necessitates a larger initial capital investment for hardware and installation. Once the server is installed, it will almost certainly require dedicated support and maintenance which comes at an extra cost.
AWS Cloud Server
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In contrast, AWS cloud is a monthly fee that you pay as you grow. A cloud solution is easier to set up and maintain.
Security
On-Premises Server
It is a laborious process for on-premises servers. They may risk losing important documents if sensitive documents are not properly backed up or updated on a regular basis. Backing up to an on-premises server also does not guarantee that all backups will be successful.
Our client also employs a centralized user management system for all of their employee devices (to set security policies in place, for example, no unauthorised downloads). Using an on-premises server may introduce another issue, such as intermittent system disconnections for all devices.
AWS Cloud Server
The AWS cloud system's data backup process, on the other hand, is automated, making it a faster and easier process. Our client does not have to worry about their on-premises server going down when using the cloud because data can be stored off-site and backed up by the cloud services provider. As a result, cloud computing can provide secure off-site data storage.
Using AWS also allows the users to rest easy knowing that if their computer crashes or their local files are lost, they can recover their data using cloud-based services, reducing the risk of losing critical information by having access to the critical data.
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Solution Used
The solution was built using an Amazon EC2 instance, which eliminates the need to invest in hardware upfront, allowing our client to develop and deploy applications more quickly. Using Amazon EC2, they can easily launch as many or as few virtual servers as they need, configure security and networking, and manage storage.
Along with the EC2 instance, we also attached Amazon's Elastic Block Store (EBS). EBS is an easy-to-use, scalable, high-performance block-storage service that enables the firm to run their applications on persistent block volumes with 99.99% availability.
Finally, switching to an AWS cloud server means that their business will not be disrupted and will be more secure because they will be using a VPN connection rather than Meg@Pop.
Making a Decision
If you are interested in having your on-premises system migrated to an AWS cloud server, or if you would like a non-obligatory consultation to carefully weigh your options, please contact us
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