Cloud Migration
CMS Application Migration from AWS to Oracle Cloud
Complex multi-cloud migration for leading US marketing technology provider with zero website downtime
Zero
Website Downtime
100%
Data Migration
45%
Cost Reduction
15+
AWS Services Migrated
Business Challenge
A leading US-based marketing technology provider needed to migrate their comprehensive CMS platform from AWS to Oracle Cloud for cost efficiency and strategic alignment. The platform was deeply integrated with AWS-native services, making migration complex.
Migration Challenges:
- • CMS platform serving multiple active websites
- • Deep integration with 15+ AWS-native services
- • Complex authentication using AWS Cognito
- • Automated workflows using Step Functions & Lambda
- • Large-scale data in S3 buckets requiring secure transfer
- • Zero downtime requirement for hosted websites
AWS Services in Use
Storage & Database
- • S3 Buckets for assets and backups
- • Aurora PostgreSQL database
- • MongoDB for management app
- • Elasticsearch for content indexing
Compute & Services
- • Step Functions for automation
- • Lambda functions for processing
- • EC2 Load Balancers
- • Auto Scaling Groups
Our Migration Solution
VIT executed a comprehensive migration strategy that replaced each AWS service with Oracle Cloud equivalents while maintaining full functionality and ensuring zero downtime for all hosted websites.
Migration Approach:
- • Comprehensive AWS service mapping to Oracle Cloud equivalents
- • Secure data migration with encryption and validation
- • Custom SDK integration for Oracle Storage buckets
- • Phased cutover strategy with rollback capabilities
- • Performance optimization and load testing
- • DNS management transition with minimal disruption
Service Migration Mapping
| AWS Service | Oracle Cloud Equivalent | Migration Strategy |
|---|---|---|
| S3 Buckets | Oracle Storage Buckets | Secure data transfer + SDK integration |
| Aurora PostgreSQL | OCI Database Service | Database migration with minimal downtime |
| Step Functions + Lambda | Delayed Jobs + Worker Instances | Custom implementation with job queues |
| Route53 | Oracle Managed DNS | Zone record migration |
| EC2 Load Balancers | OCI Load Balancer | Configuration replication |
Implementation Phases
Phase 1: Infrastructure Setup
- • Oracle Cloud environment provisioning
- • Network configuration and security setup
- • Storage bucket creation and configuration
- • Database instance setup and optimization
Phase 2: Application Migration
- • CMS application code adaptation
- • Oracle Ruby SDK integration
- • Custom workflow implementation
- • Authentication system migration
Phase 3: Data Migration
- • Secure S3 to Oracle Storage transfer
- • Database migration and validation
- • Content indexing recreation
- • Asset integrity verification
Phase 4: Cutover & Testing
- • DNS migration execution
- • Comprehensive testing protocols
- • Performance optimization
- • Production monitoring setup
Results & Impact
Migration Success:
- • Zero downtime for all hosted websites during migration
- • 100% successful data migration with integrity validation
- • 45% reduction in cloud infrastructure costs
- • Improved performance with Oracle Cloud optimization
- • Enhanced security posture and compliance
- • Successful migration of 15+ AWS services
Before Migration (AWS)
- • Higher operational costs
- • Complex service dependencies
- • Limited customization options
- • Vendor lock-in concerns
After Migration (Oracle)
- • 45% cost reduction achieved
- • Simplified architecture
- • Enhanced performance capabilities
- • Strategic platform alignment
Project Details
Industry
Marketing Technology
Location
United States
Project Type
Multi-Cloud Migration
Duration
8 months
Technologies Used
Oracle CloudAWSRuby on RailsPostgreSQLMongoDBOracle SDKDNS MigrationLoad Balancing
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