Seamless Deployment of Microsoft AD, SQL Server, and IIS on AWS with Integrated Backup and Automation
The client, a mid-sized enterprise, required a scalable and secure cloud infrastructure for their Windows-based services. Their existing on-premises environment involved Active Directory (AD), SQL Server databases, and an IIS web server for hosting internal applications.
Client:
Doctory
Date:
09/07/2024
Website:
doctory.me
Category:
Cloud Consultancy
Managed Services
About Customer
Doctory
The client, a startup, required a scalable and secure cloud infrastructure for their Windows-based services. Their existing on-premises environment involved Active Directory, SQL Server databases, and an IIS web server for hosting internal applications.
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Customer Challenge
The client needed to migrate their Windows workloads to AWS while ensuring seamless integration with AWS services for backups, storage, and automation. They also required a cost-effective, automated solution for managing database scheduling and backup operations. Some business challenges are listed below:
- Content Delivery
- High Availability
- Fault Tolerance
- Security
SUDO Solution
We deployed Microsoft Active Directory (AD) on AWS to maintain the client’s existing user management structure. SQL Server was implemented to host their critical business databases, and a Windows Server with IIS was configured for their web applications. To ensure data safety and compliance, AWS Backup was integrated to automate backup operations, while assets such as web files and media were stored on Amazon S3.
For database scheduling, we utilized AWS Lambda, which triggered and managed regular SQL Server tasks such as backups and maintenance, while RDS handled the database backend efficiently. The entire solution was designed with scalability and future growth in mind, allowing the client to expand their infrastructure with ease.
AWS Services Ecosystem
- Cloudfront
- S3
- ACM
- WAF
- RDS SQL Server
- Lambda
- Amazon CloudWatch
- Microsoft Active Directory
- EC2
- AWS Backup
- GuardDuty
SUDO Solution Architecture Diagram
Backend Architecture
Results & Benefits
- Enhanced Security and Reliability: By migrating to AWS, the client benefited from enhanced security features and automated backup systems.
- Cost Efficiency: The use of Lambda for scheduling and automation significantly reduced the operational overhead associated with manual database tasks.
- Scalable Architecture: The solution provided the client with a flexible and scalable cloud environment, allowing for easy expansion of their workloads.
- Improved Performance: The integration of IIS on a dedicated Windows server with SQL Server and optimized storage via S3 ensured faster response times for their web applications.
