Scaling Applications with Azure

Graphiant, a Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) start-up from the Bay Area, partnered with nuSoft, Inc. to migrate their internal applications to Microsoft Azure. This move aimed to enhance scalability, performance, and security, utilizing DevOps services for a seamless transition.

Challenge

Graphiant faced the need to scale its internal applications efficiently while maintaining high performance and security. The primary obstacles included:

• Ensuring rapid and reliable deployment of code changes
• Establishing a scalable and highly available platform on Azure
• Automating the deployment process to minimize manual intervention
• Optimizing architecture for cloud efficiency and security

Solution

nuSoft, Inc. provided a comprehensive suite of services to address these challenges:

• 1. DevOps CI/CD Pipelines: Implemented a scalable and automated CI/CD pipeline using Azure DevOps, enabling quick and efficient deployment of code changes
• 2. Kubernetes Cluster with Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Set up a Kubernetes cluster with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, providing a robust platform for application deployment on Azure
• 3. ArgoCD Deployment: Established ArgoCD for continuous deployment, ensuring automated and consistent updates to the Kubernetes cluster
• 4. Optimized Architecture: Enhanced the cloud architecture for scalability and efficiency, migrating service connections over private links for increased security

Results

Graphiant achieved:

• Efficiently scaled applications to meet growing demands
• Secure connections via private links and internal network migration
• Rapid and reliable deployment of new features and bug fixes
• Optimized architecture for cloud efficiency
• Consistent, automated updates ensuring application stability

Graphiant is now equipped with a future-ready, scalable, and secure platform that ensures seamless operations and paves the way for continued growth in the Network-as-a-Service space.

⸺ Written by nuSoft Team