Case Study

Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) for an Oil and Gas Company

 

Client Name: Confidential 

Project Budget: Confidential 

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Client Background

Our client, a leading oil and gas company, needed to build a large-scale virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) to support their remote workforce and enhance their operational efficiency. The client required a robust and secure Azure environment to host the VDI solution, along with comprehensive policies and security guardrails to ensure data protection and compliance.

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The Challenge

The primary challenge was to design and implement a secure, scalable, and efficient Azure environment from scratch. This included creating landing zones, establishing the necessary infrastructure, and setting up policies and security guardrails to support the VDI solution. Additionally, the VDI needed to provide high performance and reliability to support the company's diverse and demanding applications.

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Our Solution

CSP Gurus provided a comprehensive solution leveraging Azure’s capabilities to build a secure and scalable VDI environment. Our approach included the following key steps:

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• Building the Azure Foundation

  • Landing Zones: We started by designing and implementing foundational landing zones in Azure, following Microsoft’s Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF) to ensure best practices and scalability.

  • Infrastructure Setup: A robust infrastructure was established, including virtual networks, storage accounts, and virtual machines tailored to support the VDI workloads.

• Implementing Policies and Security Guardrails

  • Governance and Compliance Policies: Comprehensive governance and compliance policies were established to align with industry standards and regulatory requirements, ensuring data protection and integrity.

  • Security Guardrails: Advanced security guardrails were implemented, including network security groups (NSGs), Azure Security Center, and role-based access control (RBAC) to protect sensitive data and resources.

• VDI Implementation and Configuration

  • Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD): Azure Virtual Desktop was deployed to provide a scalable and high-performance VDI solution. This included configuring virtual machines, session hosts, and user profiles to ensure optimal performance.

  • High Availability and Performance: Load balancing and scaling strategies were implemented to ensure high availability and performance, supporting the diverse and demanding applications used by the client.

• Advanced Monitoring and Management

  • Monitoring and Logging: Azure Monitor and Log Analytics were configured to provide real-time monitoring and logging of the VDI environment, ensuring proactive management and issue resolution.

  • Automated Management: Automation runbooks were created using Azure Automation to streamline management tasks, such as patching and backup, enhancing operational efficiency.

 

Results and Benefits

• Enhanced Remote Work Capabilities: The VDI solution enabled the client's workforce to securely access applications and data from anywhere, enhancing productivity and flexibility.

• Improved Security and Compliance: The implementation of comprehensive security guardrails and compliance policies ensured a secure and compliant environment, protecting sensitive data.

• Operational Efficiency: Automated management and real-time monitoring streamlined operations, reducing the manual effort and improving system reliability.

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

 

Client Testimonial

"Partnering with CSP Gurus for our VDI project has been a highly successful experience. Their expertise in Azure and comprehensive approach to security and compliance have ensured a smooth and secure implementation. The VDI solution has significantly improved our remote work capabilities and operational efficiency." – CIO, Leading Oil and Gas Company