Case Study
FROM LEGACY TO LEADING-EDGE: A FEDERAL IT SUCCESS STORY
70%
Reduction in ec2 instances
33%
Reduction in RDS instances
64%
Improvement in load balancing
2
Months
project timeline
RESULTS AND BENEFITS
Successful Migration
Successfully migrated the application to a new network architecture, improving performance and scalability.
Enhanced Security
Implemented robust security measures to comply with government regulations and protect sensitive data.
Reduced Costs
Optimized infrastructure, reduced server footprint, and leveraged cost-effective cloud services.
Improved Efficiency
Automated infrastructure provisioning, software deployment, and configuration management, reducing manual effort and accelerating delivery.
Enhanced Collaboration
Fostered collaboration between TDG and the agency’s team through regular communication and knowledge sharing.
Increased Agility
Adopted an Agile approach to prioritize tasks, adapt to changing requirements, and accelerate delivery.
Improved User Experience
Delivered a more reliable, secure, and performant application.
Streamlined Processes
Ability to stand up a server in a matter of minutes instead of days or weeks.
Successful Migration
Successfully migrated the application to a new network architecture, improving performance and scalability.
Enhanced Security
Implemented robust security measures to comply with government regulations and protect sensitive data.
Reduced Costs
Optimized infrastructure, reduced server footprint, and leveraged cost-effective cloud services.
Improved Efficiency
Automated infrastructure provisioning, software deployment, and configuration management, reducing manual effort and accelerating delivery.
Enhanced Collaboration
Fostered collaboration between TDG and the agency’s team through regular communication and knowledge sharing.
Increased Agility
Adopted an Agile approach to prioritize tasks, adapt to changing requirements, and accelerate delivery.
Improved User Experience
Delivered a more reliable, secure, and performant application.
Streamlined Processes
Ability to stand up a server in a matter of minutes instead of days or weeks.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TDG played a pivotal role in the successful cloud migration of a Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) healthcare platform. This complex project involved migrating over 50 applications across 13 CMS centers from on-premise data centers to a multi-cloud environment (AWS & Azure). Through strategic planning, expert execution, and a focus on cost optimization, TDG delivered significant benefits to CMS, including substantial cost savings, improved efficiency, and enhanced scalability.
CLIENT BACKGROUND
A federal government agency relied on a legacy LAMP stack application deployed in the cloud. The application was outdated, lacked automation, and struggled to meet evolving security and performance requirements. The agency faced challenges maintaining the application, migrating to a new architecture, and ensuring compliance with government regulations.
PROJECT OVERVIEW
The project aimed to transform the agency’s legacy application by:
- Modernizing the Application Architecture: Migrating the application to a new architecture, improving its performance and scalability.
- Implementing a DevOps Framework: Automating infrastructure provisioning, software deployment, and lifecycle management using Terraform and Ansible, reducing deployment time and human error.
- Optimizing the Email System: Replacing the legacy email system with AWS SES and AWS Workmail, enhancing security and reliability..
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TDG successfully delivered a comprehensive solution to modernize a legacy LAMP stack application for a federal government agency, significantly improving its performance, security, and scalability. By leveraging a DevOps framework, infrastructure as code, and cloud-native technologies, we streamlined operations, reduced costs, and enhanced the overall application experience.
CLIENT BACKGROUND
A federal government agency relied on a legacy LAMP stack application deployed in the cloud. The application was outdated, lacked automation, and struggled to meet evolving security and performance requirements. The agency faced challenges maintaining the application, migrating to a new architecture, and ensuring compliance with government regulations.
PROJECT OVERVIEW
The project aimed to transform the agency’s legacy application by:
- Modernizing the Application Architecture: Migrating the application to a new architecture, improving its performance and scalability.
- Implementing a DevOps Framework: Automating infrastructure provisioning, software deployment, and lifecycle management using Terraform and Ansible, reducing deployment time and human error.
- Optimizing the Email System: Replacing the legacy email system with AWS SES and AWS Workmail, enhancing security and reliability.
SOLUTION APPROACH
To address the agency’s challenges, TDG adopted a multi-faceted approach:
- Architectural Redesign: Simplified the application architecture by consolidating servers and databases, reducing costs and improving performance.
- DevOps Framework Implementation: Established a robust DevOps framework to automate infrastructure provisioning, software deployment, and configuration management.
- Cloud-Native Technologies: Leveraged AWS services like SES, Workmail, and CloudFront to enhance security, scalability, and performance.
- Agile Methodology: Adopted an Agile approach to prioritize tasks, ensure flexibility, and accelerate delivery.
- Security and Compliance: Implemented stringent security measures to comply with government regulations, including regular patching, vulnerability scanning, and access controls.
SOLUTIONS APPROACH
To address the agency’s challenges, TDG adopted a multi-faceted approach:
- Architectural Redesign: Simplified the application architecture by consolidating servers and databases, reducing costs and improving performance.
- DevOps Framework Implementation: Established a robust DevOps framework to automate infrastructure provisioning, software deployment, and configuration management.
- Cloud-Native Technologies: Leveraged AWS services like SES, Workmail, and CloudFront to enhance security, scalability, and performance.
- Agile Methodology: Adopted an Agile approach to prioritize tasks, ensure flexibility, and accelerate delivery.
- Security and Compliance: Implemented stringent security measures to comply with government regulations, including regular patching, vulnerability scanning, and access controls.
IMPLEMENTATION PROCESS
1
Assessment and Planning: Conducted a thorough assessment of the existing infrastructure and application, identified pain points, and developed a detailed project plan.
2
Infrastructure Modernization: Migrated the application to a new network architecture, utilizing AWS services to optimize performance and cost-efficiency.
3
DevOps Framework Implementation: Implemented a robust DevOps framework to automate infrastructure provisioning, software deployment, and configuration management.
4
Email System Redesign: Replaced the legacy email system with AWS SES and AWS Workmail, enhancing security, reliability, and scalability.
5
Training and Knowledge Transfer: Provided comprehensive training to the agency’s team on the new infrastructure, DevOps practices, and cloud-native technologies.
LET'S WORK TOGETHER
Ready to optimize your programs and drive positive change? Contact us today to learn more about how our program governance and delivery services can help you achieve your goals.
