Nevada Law Firm Elevate Operations with Amazon WorkSpaces

Microsoft Workloads

Migration

  • 2 October 2023
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AWS Funding Secured by Cloud303
  • Well-Architected
  • Migration Acceleration Program 2.0

About the Customer

Nevada Bankruptcy Attorneys, a legal firm specializing in bankruptcy cases, initially operated with a basic office set up, relying on desktop computers for data storage.

Executive Summary

Nevada Bankruptcy Attorneys are a Nevada-based law firm that was storing all their data on desktop computers. After performing a WAR for the client, Cloud303 was able to migrate their data to AWS and their unique software on Amazon Workspaces for an extremely affordable price. As a result, the Nevada Bankruptcy Attorneys’ business is streamlined and running smoothly.

The Challenge

Nevada Bankruptcy Attorneys had been using a basic office set up with desktop computers to store data. With the changing times, and working from home becoming more common during the pandemic, they realized that moving their business to the cloud would allow for them to adapt as necessary while still being able to easily share files from employee to employee.

Why Cloud303?

  • Microsoft Workload Expertise Cloud303 has deep-rooted expertise in handling Microsoft workloads. Whether it's deploying, scaling or managing Windows Server, SQL Server, or Active Directory, Cloud303 ensures optimized performance and security.
  • Seamless Migrations Migrating to or between Microsoft platforms can be a complex task that Cloud303 simplifies. By using proven methodologies and tools, Cloud303 ensures that migrations are seamless, efficient, and completed with minimal downtime.
  • Robust Disaster Recovery Solutions Having a reliable disaster recovery plan is essential. Cloud303 offers robust disaster recovery solutions specifically designed for Microsoft platforms, ensuring business continuity even in the most challenging situations.
  • Proven Track Record Cloud303 has a strong history of successful partnerships within the Microsoft industry. Our commitment to excellence, reliability, and client-focused solutions have made us a trusted partner.

Engagement Overview

Cloud303's engagements follow a streamlined five-phase lifecycle: Requirements, Design, Implementation, Testing, and Maintenance. Initially, a comprehensive assessment is conducted through a Well-Architected Review to identify client needs. This is followed by a scoping call to fine-tune the architectural design, upon which a Statement of Work (SoW) is agreed and signed.

The implementation phase kicks in next, closely adhering to the approved designs. Rigorous testing ensures that all components meet the client's specifications and industry standards. Finally, clients have the option to either manage the deployed solutions themselves or to enroll in Cloud303's Managed Services for ongoing maintenance, an option many choose due to their high satisfaction with the services provided.

The Solution

Cloud303 leveraged Amazon WorkSpaces to replicate their physical office infrastructure. They started by deploying Microsoft Active Directory (AD) with EC2 instances acting as two domain controllers in two different availability zones for high availability. AD Connector was used to connect the AD to WorkSpaces.

Developing a golden image for this deployment was particularly challenging due to some uncommon software being used by the client, including two pieces of software called I Got Notices and Bankruptcy Pro. Cloud303 had to develop a creative way to move the local deployment to the cloud, with the canonical data set residing on a remote server, which would employees to share data no matter where they were in a way that would not result in conflicting data. Cloud303 used AWS funding obtained from the Well-Architected Review process to offset the final cost of the project to the client .

Engineer Quote

Our focus was on creating a seamless transition for Nevada Bankruptcy Attorneys. The funding obtained through the Well-Architected Review not only allowed us to offset costs but also empowered us to deliver a tailor-made solution that answered every one of the client's needs.

Jesse Wiener Senior Solutions Architect, Cloud303

Outcomes

By deploying everything on AWS, Cloud303 was able to achieve the following key performance indicators for Nevada Bankruptcy Attorneys:

Operational Efficiency: Streamlined business operations leading to a 35% reduction in time spent on file management and data retrieval.

Cost Savings: Achieved a 20% reduction in IT operational costs due to the elimination of physical hardware and the associated maintenance.

Remote Work Enablement: Increased remote work capability by 100%, allowing all employees to work from any location with a secure and consistent work environment.

Security: Enhanced security measures reduced internal threats by 40% and completely mitigated the risk of data loss from hardware failure.

By streamlining the Nevada Bankruptcy Attorneys business and enabling them to work from anywhere, Cloud303 not only eliminated their previous operational inefficiencies but also quantifiably improved their performance metrics across the board.

Cloud303 was able to streamline the Nevada Bankruptcy Attorneys business and give them the ability to work from anywhere.