Problem Statement:
An Agile IT Services Company with 150+ experts faced critical infrastructure challenges impacting compliance, operational reliability, and resource optimization. The primary concerns included:
- Log Management: Manual log storage processes leading to compliance risks and inefficient storage utilization.
- Platform-Specific Issues: Unresolved Linux and Windows system issues affecting operational consistency.
- Server Monitoring: Absence of proactive monitoring tools to detect high CPU or memory utilization, resulting in delayed responses to server load issues.
Challenges:
Log Retention:
- Manual storage practices risking compliance and causing storage inefficiencies.
Linux System:
- System-specific issues affecting operational consistency.
Windows System:
- Operational inconsistencies impacting reliability.
Server Utilization:
- No alert mechanism in place for high utilization events.
Measures Taken:
1. Automated Log Storage and Retention
- Solution Design: Implemented Index Lifecycle Management (ILM) and Snapshot Lifecycle Management (SLM) to automate log storage on Amazon S3 and delete older logs based on retention policies.
- Outcome: Successfully automated log storage and retention, ensuring compliance and optimized storage usage.
2. Server Monitoring for High Utilization
- Solution Design: Configured monitoring scripts to track CPU and memory usage, with automatic email alerts triggered when utilization crosses defined thresholds.
- Outcome: Enabled real-time alerts, ensuring prompt responses to high server utilization and reducing downtime.
3. Addressing Linux and Windows Issues
- Solution Design: Conducted comprehensive system audits to identify and resolve platform-specific issues.
- Outcome: Improved system stability and operational consistency across Linux and Windows platforms.
Technology Stack Used:
- Programming Language: Java
- Cloud Storage: Amazon S3
Features Comparison:
| Feature | Before Enhancement | After Enhancement |
| Log Management | Manual, non-compliant storage practices | Automated log storage with S3 and ILM/SLM policies |
| Server Monitoring | No real-time utilization tracking | Automated alert system for proactive handling |
| System Issues | Unresolved Linux and Windows platform-specific issues | Improved system stability and operational consistency |
Conclusion:
With Java and AWS S3, Nimap automated log management, resolved OS-specific issues, and implemented real-time server alerts, boosting compliance and operational reliability for a Growing IT Services Partner.
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