Why you need IaC
New business
When launching a new business or project where there is no ready IT infrastructure.
New technologies
When you need to upgrade your current infrastructure and migrate to new technologies or platforms.
Scaling your business
When a company grows and needs to increase IT infrastructure capacity to support new projects and increased workloads
Infrastructure is outdated
If the existing infrastructure is outdated, unsuitable or unreliable and an upgrade is required.
To optimise business processes and increase productivity with new IT solutions.
Improving efficiency
Stages of creating of infrastructure
Infrastructure design
Analyse business processes and project objectives.
Determine infrastructure requirements.
Draw up technical specifications
Creation of infrastructure
Build the infrastructure according to the specification
Implement infrastructure as code (IaC) to automate deployment and changes
Implementation
Integrate the new infrastructure into the project
Adapt or implement continuous delivery processes (CI/CD) processes for the new infrastructure.
Prepare instructions for interaction with the new system.
Main stages
1
Preparation
Preparation of Premises for IT Infrastructure: Ensure the physical space is ready for IT infrastructure deployment, including necessary environmental controls and space planning
2
Purchase, installation and configuration
Equipment Acquisition and Setup: Purchase, install, and configure the required hardware, such as servers, routers, and storage devices
3
Creating a local area network
Local Area Network Creation: Establish a local area network (LAN) to facilitate system operations and internal communications
4
Installing and configuring the software
Software Installation and Configuration: Install and set up essential software for infrastructure operation, including operating systems and application servers
5
Information Systems Integration:
Information Systems Integration: Integrate various information systems and connect them to a unified network for streamlined operations
6
Deployment of security tools
Security and Data Protection Implementation: Deploy tools for cybersecurity, data protection, and ensure compliance with relevant regulations.
7
Health testing
IT Infrastructure Performance Testing: Conduct thorough testing of the entire IT infrastructure to ensure functionality and performance standards are met.
8
Preparation of documentation and instructions
Documentation and User Instructions: Prepare comprehensive documentation and user guides for system usage and maintenance.
1
Preparation
Preparation of Premises for IT Infrastructure: Ensure the physical space is ready for IT infrastructure deployment, including necessary environmental controls and space planning
2
Purchase, installation and configuration
Equipment Acquisition and Setup: Purchase, install, and configure the required hardware, such as servers, routers, and storage devices
3
Creating a local area network
Local Area Network Creation: Establish a local area network (LAN) to facilitate system operations and internal communications
4
Installing and configuring the software
Software Installation and Configuration: Install and set up essential software for infrastructure operation, including operating systems and application servers
5
Information Systems Integration:
Information Systems Integration: Integrate various information systems and connect them to a unified network for streamlined operations
6
Deployment of security tools
Security and Data Protection Implementation: Deploy tools for cybersecurity, data protection, and ensure compliance with relevant regulations.
7
Health testing
IT Infrastructure Performance Testing: Conduct thorough testing of the entire IT infrastructure to ensure functionality and performance standards are met.
8
Preparation of documentation and instructions
Documentation and User Instructions: Prepare comprehensive documentation and user guides for system usage and maintenance.
Team composition
01
Consultant
The consultant will write Terms of Reference (ToRs), assist in project planning, and provide expert advice on the most suitable technologies tailored to the company's specific needs.
02
System Architect
System Architect will define the overall IT infrastructure architecture, select technology solutions and build a plan of action.
Cloud specialists
If your infrastructure is built on cloud-based solutions, a specialist can help you determine the best strategies and implement them.
03
Network and Security Engineer
Responsible for establishing and maintaining infrastructure networks and will ensure the security of the entire system.
04
05
DevOps engineer
DevOps will configure all systems. Will create scripts and tools to automate deployment and management processes.
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