Accelerating Data Workloads on GCP
Overview
THE CHALLENGE
The Client needed to migrate complex, large-scale data workloads from Azure to GCP, involving diverse databases, intricate ADF pipelines, and massive object storage—while improving scalability, performance, and orchestration.
THE SOLUTION
Ollion executed a phased migration, rewriting ADF pipelines to Composer, migrating databases to Spanner and Cloud SQL, moving terabytes of data to GCS, and providing complete CI/CD, documentation, and deployment support.
THE OUTCOME
The Client achieved improved scalability, faster data performance, modernized databases, efficient data workflows, reduced operational overhead, and a strong, future-ready cloud foundation on GCP enabling ongoing innovation.
About the Business
The client is at the forefront of digital media and entertainment, specializing in content delivery on various digital platforms. Continuously seeking innovative ways to enhance their multimedia content delivery and scalability across global markets, they are recognized as an industry leader.
The Business Challenges
The client aimed to elevate their operational capabilities by transitioning critical data workloads from Microsoft Azure to Google Cloud Platform (GCP). This strategic initiative was envisioned to optimize performance, enhance scalability, and leverage the advanced functionalities of GCP. The challenge involved migrating complex data pipelines, diverse database systems, and handling significant data volumes, all while maintaining seamless service continuity across two distinct phases.
The Ollion Solution
As a trusted partner, Ollion orchestrated an end-to-end migration that was meticulously structured and phased to mitigate risks and ensure a seamless transition:
Technical Discovery and Design:
Ollion conducted intensive analyses, crafting both high-level and detailed designs for each critical component to seamlessly integrate into Google Cloud’s architecture.
Pipeline Re-writing and Orchestration:
Ollion experts re-engineered over 40 complex data pipelines from Azure Data Factory (ADF) into Google Cloud Composer DAGs, optimizing data orchestration on GCP.
Database Migration and Configuration:
Ollion meticulously planned and executed the migration of various databases, including shifting from existing systems to Google Spanner and Cloud SQL. The approach included comprehensive schema mapping, object creation, and ensuring real-time data synchronization.
Large-scale Data Migration:
Ollion successfully migrated terabytes of data from Azure Blob Storage to Google Cloud Storage, maintaining data integrity and availability throughout the process.
Deployment Support and Documentation
Continuous deployment support was provided across non-production and production environments. Ollion also documented every aspect of the migration process to facilitate future management using comprehensive Terraform configurations.
The Business Benefits
The migration to Google Cloud Platform (GCP) orchestrated by Ollion not only met the set objectives but delivered transformative and expansive benefits that enhanced every facet of the client's operations. These improvements spanned operational efficiency, technological capability, scalability, and performance, significantly enriching the client's overall strategic positioning within the digital media landscape. Key benefits included:
Enhanced Scalability & Performance:
Leveraging GCP’s robust infrastructure allowed the client to efficiently handle increasing data volumes, significantly improving the performance of their data pipelines and applications.
Optimized Data Orchestration:
The transition to Google Cloud Composer from Azure Data Factory enabled more streamlined and scalable data workflows, essential for supporting the high demands of digital media content delivery.
Modernized Database Infrastructure:
The successful migration to managed database services enhanced reliability and performance, allowing the client to take full advantage of GCP’s state-of-the-art technology.
Efficient Large-Scale Data Handling:
The migration of significant data volumes was executed flawlessly, optimizing cost and resource utilization while ensuring critical data availability.
Reduced Operational Overhead:
GCP’s managed services, coupled with Ollion’s clear documentation and ongoing support, simplified infrastructure management, reducing operational complexities and allowing the client to focus more on innovation.
The One Big Thing
The meticulous and strategic migration to Google Cloud Platform by Ollion didn't just enhance the client’s infrastructure capabilities; it fundamentally transformed their operational dynamics, enabling unprecedented scalability and performance enhancements. This robust positioning supports the client's future growth and innovation in a highly competitive digital media landscape.
