Cloud Migration and Management for Alishan Bazar (Jun 2020 - Jul 2021)

Introduction

This repository contains documentation and resources related to the cloud migration and management project for Alishan Bazar, conducted from June 2020 to July 2021. The project involved migrating the web application from a local web hosting provider to Amazon Web Services (AWS), along with configuring, optimizing, and managing the cloud infrastructure.

Project Overview

The goal of the project was to leverage AWS cloud services to improve the performance, scalability, and reliability of the web application hosted by Alishan Bazar. The migration process involved several stages, including:

• Assessment: Detailed assessment of the existing infrastructure to identify migration requirements and dependencies.
• Data Migration: Transfer of website files, databases, and other data from the current web hosting provider to AWS.
• Application Setup: Configuration of web servers, databases, and application dependencies on AWS.
• Networking Connectivity: Configuration of networking components, including VPCs, subnets, and DNS settings.
• Security and Compliance: Implementation of security measures and compliance standards to protect the web application and data.
• Performance Optimization: Strategies for optimizing the performance of the web application on AWS, including caching, CDNs, and server configurations.
• Monitoring and Management: Configuration of monitoring and management tools on AWS to track the performance, availability, and security of the web application.
• Cutover and Go-Live: Plan for the final migration cutover, including DNS updates, data synchronization, and go-live activities.

Critical Challenges

Migrating from a web hosting provider to AWS presented several critical challenges, including:

1. Compatibility: Ensuring compatibility of the web application with AWS services and configurations, including operating systems, databases, and software dependencies.

2. Data Transfer: Managing the transfer of large volumes of data, including website files, databases, and media content, from the existing hosting provider to AWS while minimizing downtime and data loss.

3. Security and Compliance: Implementing robust security measures and ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations to protect sensitive data and maintain regulatory requirements.

4. Cost Management: Optimizing costs associated with AWS services, including instance types, storage, data transfer, and third-party services, to ensure cost-effectiveness and budget compliance.

5. Performance Optimization: Identifying and addressing performance bottlenecks, latency issues, and resource constraints to optimize the performance and responsiveness of the web application on AWS.

6. Monitoring and Management: Configuring effective monitoring and management tools to track performance metrics, detect anomalies, and ensure the availability and reliability of the web application in the AWS environment.

Repository Contents

• assessment.md: Detailed assessment of the existing infrastructure and planning for the migration process.
• data_migration.md: Procedures for transferring website files, databases, and other data from the current web hosting provider to AWS.
• application_setup.md: Steps for setting up the web application environment on AWS, including configuring servers, databases, and application dependencies.
• networking_connectivity.md: Configuration of networking components on AWS, including VPCs, subnets, and DNS settings.
• security_compliance.md: Implementation of security measures and compliance standards on AWS to protect the web application and data.
• performance_optimization.md: Strategies for optimizing the performance of the web application on AWS, including caching, CDNs, and server configurations.
• monitoring_management.md: Configuration of monitoring and management tools on AWS to track the performance, availability, and security of the web application.
• cutover_golive.md: Plan for the final migration cutover, including DNS updates, data synchronization, and go-live activities.
• documentation.md: Documentation of the migration process, including runbooks, configurations, and best practices.
• CONTRIBUTING.md: Guidelines for contributing to the repository, including how to report issues or suggest improvements.
• CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md: Code of Conduct outlining expected behavior and values for contributors.
• LICENSE.md: Information about the licensing of the repository and permitted use.

License

This repository is licensed under the MIT License.

Contributing

Contributions to this project are welcome! Please refer to the Contribution Guidelines for more information on how to contribute.

Code of Conduct

Please review our Code of Conduct before participating in this project.

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Important Message

Note: Due to company policy and confidentiality agreements, I am unable to disclose the specific code details stored in my personal repository. I understand that transparency and collaboration are essential in open-source projects, and I appreciate your interest in contributing to this project. While I cannot provide access to the codebase directly, I welcome any feedback, suggestions, or questions you may have regarding the project's goals, architecture, or best practices. Thank you for your understanding and continued support.