Revolutionizing Enterprise DB Migration to AWS with Peak Performance and Elite Managed Services
Effortless Cloud Operations: Reliable BAU Support, Maximum Uptime, and Simplified AWS Management
These days, businesses are under continuous pressure to upgrade their IT infrastructure while ensuring smooth operations. One Fortune 500 company found itself hindered by outdated database systems and disjointed architectures, which delayed its growth. The prospect of upgrading to the latest MySQL version and transitioning to the cloud appeared daunting—until Knackforge stepped in.
Challenges
A Fortune 500 enterprise faced a critical challenge: modernizing their fragmented on-premises database architecture by migrating to MySQL 8 on AWS Cloud.
- Fragmented Legacy Setup
Operated with three separate MySQL nodes managing distinct customer data, leading to inefficiencies, limited performance, and high maintenance overhead. - Challenging Migration Landscape
Faced with a complex migration involving large data volumes, multiple vendor-managed modules, and deeply integrated legacy systems — all posing a high risk of disruption. - High Stakes & Uncertain ROI
While a scalable, high-availability solution was essential for future growth, concerns about feasibility, migration risks, and unclear benefits led to hesitation.
The Solution
Knackforge led a seamless two-phase database migration and upgrade, becoming the client’s trusted managed services partner for AWS Cloud operations.
- Strategic Migration Planning
Conducted a 3-month deep-dive analysis and crafted a zero-downtime migration strategy with vendor coordination and rollback mechanisms. - Phase 1 – MySQL Consolidation to AWS EC2
Consolidated three on-prem MySQL nodes into a single EC2 instance using a custom migration accelerator, followed by rigorous load testing and cutover execution. - Phase 2 – Upgrade to Aurora MySQL 8
Migrated to Aurora MySQL 8 for improved scalability, optimized schema, and balanced workload routing via writer-reader instances.
The Impact
With Knackforge Managed Services in place, the customer experienced transformational improvements:
- Business-as-Usual (BAU) Operations: Ongoing AWS cloud management with strict adherence to SLAs.
- 24/7 Monitoring and Support: Real-time cloud infrastructure monitoring and proactive issue detection using in-house tools.
- Efficient Incident Resolution: Automated alerts trigger immediate responses, with support teams handling resolution efficiently to minimize disruptions.
- Enhanced Performance and Reduced Downtime: Optimized cloud performance and stability resulted in minimized downtime, delivering a seamless end-user experience.
Technologies Used:
- AWS
- MySQL
- JMETER