Migration to Kubernetes and Helm

100%
service uptime during the migration
70%
reduction in deployment time
Migration to Kubernetes and Helm
We successfully migrated our client’s network management system from Docker Compose to Kubernetes using Helm charts. This transformation improved scalability, configurability, and overall system maintainability
Industry:

Information Technology

Location:

USA

Technologies
Kubernetes
Helm
Docker Compose
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About the Client

This case study showcases our successful collaboration with a trusted expert in Graph and AI solutions. Our goal was to revamp the client’s network management system by migrating from a Docker Compose-based deployment to Kubernetes using Helm charts. This migration aimed to enhance scalability, configurability, and portability while leveraging the advantages of Kubernetes technologies.

Migration to Kubernetes and Helm
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Solution we Delivered

To achieve a seamless transition and optimize the client’s infrastructure, we decided to take a structured approach:

Migration to Kubernetes and Helm

To modernize the client’s network management system, we proposed the adoption of Kubernetes and Helm as the foundation for deployment. Kubernetes provided a robust container orchestration platform, enabling easy scalability and efficient management of the system. Helm, a package manager for Kubernetes, allowed us to define and deploy the entire solution as a set of Helm charts. This approach streamlined the deployment process and made it more maintainable.

Comprehensive Helm Chart Design

As part of the project, we meticulously designed a set of Helm charts to deploy the client’s solution. The charts encapsulated each component of the system, including the client’s custom services and various open-source services such as Elasticsearch, OpenLDAP, RabbitMQ, Kibana, Kafka, ONGDB, PostgreSQL, Logstash, Filebeat, Nginx, Redis, and others. The charts were organized hierarchically, with a parent chart deploying the required child charts. This approach provided a unified deployment mechanism and ensured consistency across the entire solution.

Seamless Migration and Scalability

By migrating to Kubernetes and Helm, we empowered the client with the ability to seamlessly scale their network management system. Kubernetes’ native scaling capabilities allowed the client to dynamically adjust resource allocations based on workload demands. This flexibility ensured optimal performance and improved overall system responsiveness. Additionally, the modular architecture provided by Helm charts facilitated easy addition or removal of services, supporting future expansions or optimizations.

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Client’s Results

Through our collaboration, we modernized the client’s network management system using Kubernetes and Helm, resulting in improved scalability, configurability, and portability. This streamlined deployment processes and enhanced system maintainability, establishing us as a reliable partner. Transitioning from Docker Compose to Kubernetes simplified management and enabled efficient scaling. Code-based configuration and Helm’s modular structure provided flexibility for future enhancements, while the extensive Kubernetes and Helm communities ensured ongoing support and access to valuable knowledge and resources for the client.

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