Case Study

Cloud Migration for a Pharmaceutical Company

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Client Name: Confidential 

Project Budget: Confidential 

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Client Background

Our client, a leading pharmaceutical company, was looking to migrate their IT infrastructure to Microsoft Azure. They required assistance in building their foundational landing zones, implementing governance and compliance policies, establishing robust security guardrails, and following the Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF). The client also wanted to ensure seamless connectivity between their Azure environment and their on-premises headquarters.

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The Challenge

The primary challenge was to design and implement a secure, compliant, and scalable Azure environment from scratch. This included creating landing zones, governance frameworks, security policies, and ensuring connectivity with their on-premises infrastructure. Additionally, the client wanted to automate the infrastructure setup using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and DevOps practices, specifically with Azure DevOps and Terraform pipelines.

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Our Solution

CSP Gurus provided a comprehensive solution that leveraged Azure Synapse Analytics and the Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF) to build a secure and scalable cloud environment. Our approach included the following key steps:

• Building the Azure Foundation

  • We started by designing and implementing foundational landing zones in Azure, following the Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF) to ensure best practices.

  • Governance and compliance policies were established to align with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

  • Robust security guardrails were implemented to protect sensitive data and ensure a secure environment.

• Implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

  • Azure DevOps and Terraform were used to automate the infrastructure setup, ensuring consistency and scalability.

  • Reusable Terraform pipelines were created for building workload landing zones, allowing for efficient deployment of new environments.

  • Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) rules were set up to manage permissions and ensure secure access to resources.

• Establishing Connectivity

  • We configured a secure connection between the Azure environment and the client’s on-premises headquarters, enabling seamless data transfer and communication.

  • Virtual networks and ExpressRoute were used to ensure high-speed and reliable connectivity.

• Deploying DevOps Practices

  • Azure DevOps was used to implement CI/CD pipelines, enabling continuous integration and continuous deployment of applications and infrastructure.

  • Automated testing and monitoring were set up to ensure the reliability and performance of the deployed resources.

 

Results and Benefits

• Enhanced Security and Compliance: The implementation of robust security guardrails and governance policies ensured a secure and compliant cloud environment.

• Operational Efficiency: The use of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and reusable Terraform pipelines streamlined the deployment process, reducing manual effort and increasing efficiency.

• Seamless Connectivity: The secure connection between the Azure environment and the on-premises headquarters enabled efficient data transfer and communication.

• Scalability and Flexibility: The Azure-based solution provided the scalability needed to handle growing workloads and the flexibility to adapt to future needs.

 

Client Testimonial

"Partnering with CSP Gurus has been instrumental in our cloud migration journey. Their expertise in Azure and their comprehensive approach to governance, security, and compliance have ensured a smooth and secure transition to the cloud. The automated infrastructure setup and DevOps practices have significantly improved our operational efficiency." – CIO, Leading Pharmaceutical Company