Client Situation
Align.me, a technology-driven organisation, required a robust IT infrastructure to support the next version (v2) of their application while addressing key operational inefficiencies in their existing environment.
Before PolarSeven’s involvement:
- Align.me’s IT infrastructure for the previous version (v1) relied heavily on manual processes, resulting in prolonged deployment cycles and increased risk of error.
- There was a lack of streamlined build and deployment pipelines, which hampered the ability to scale and quickly roll out updates.
- The business required a modernised backend with automated processes to handle API traffic surges efficiently.
Unique needs: Align.me needed a solution capable of handling both scalability and seamless migration while maintaining high operational performance.
Their Challenge
Align.me faced several pressing challenges:
- Manual Deployment Bottlenecks: Error-prone deployment processes for staging and production environments.
- Scalability Limitations: Difficulty managing traffic surges without over-provisioning resources, leading to higher costs.
- Migration Risks: Transitioning from v1 to v2 without disrupting operations.
These inefficiencies directly impacted the client’s ability to innovate and maintain operational agility.
What They Needed
Align.me’s requirements were clear:
- Automated Deployment: A reliable, automated pipeline to streamline build and deployment for both staging and production environments.
- Scalable Infrastructure: Solutions to efficiently manage traffic spikes while reducing costs.
- Seamless Migration: A robust cutover plan to ensure a smooth transition from v1 to v2.
PolarSeven needed to deliver a solution that not only met these requirements but also aligned with the client’s long-term operational goals.
What We Did
PolarSeven implemented a comprehensive solution focused on automation and scalability:
- Deployment Automation:
- CodePipeline Setup: PolarSeven configured CodePipeline to automate the build and deployment process for both staging and production environments. This ensured consistent and error-free deployments.
- AMI Creation: Leveraging CodePipeline, PolarSeven automated the creation of Amazon Machine Images (AMIs), simplifying the deployment of the backend.
- Scalable Infrastructure:
- Auto Scaling Groups: Configured to manage API traffic surges effectively.
- Application Load Balancer (ALB): Used to handle API traffic, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
- Content Delivery Optimization:
- CloudFront Distribution: Implemented to enhance content delivery speeds and reduce latency for frontend assets.
- Cutover and Migration:
- Developed and executed a detailed cutover plan for the transition from v1 to v2.
- Ensured all configurations were in place and tested thoroughly.
- Infrastructure as Code (IaC):
- Utilized CloudFormation to standardise the creation and deployment of infrastructure, ensuring repeatability and reducing setup time.
What Outcomes They Enjoyed
The results of PolarSeven’s solutions for Align.me were transformative:
- Stable Deployments: Automated pipelines enhanced the reliability of application updates and freed the primary developer to focus on other tasks instead of monitoring deployments.
- Infrastructure-As-Code: All infrastructure was defined and provisioned using IAC to ensure consistent, scalable, and efficient resource management through automation and version control.
- Smooth Transition: A seamless migration from v1 to v2 with low downtime, strategically executed during a public holiday in Melbourne, ensuring minimal user impact due to almost null traffic.
- Enhanced Performance: CloudFront significantly improved content delivery speeds, enhancing the end-user experience.
PolarSeven continues to support the client through their managed services, ensuring ongoing optimisation and addressing any new challenges as they arise.
Contact us
Phone: 1300 659 575
Email: hello@polarseven.com
Address: Level 2/13/15 Wentworth Ave, Sydney NSW 2000
Website: www.polarseven.com
