We have ten sites, each with 50-200 users, and manage various services like Active Directory, DHCP, file servers, and SD-WAN connections—all with a Cisco infrastructure. Maintaining this hardware has become overwhelming. We started by trying full cloud solutions, but ran into latency and synchronization issues that frustrated our users. Then, we shifted to a hybrid model where we use the cloud for email, OneDrive, and Active Directory, while keeping DHCP and essential services local. Although this approach is slightly better, it still lacks clarity and efficiency.
I'm looking for advice on how to transition to a fully serverless setup across all our sites without causing disruptions. Are there any hacks, tips, or strategies that could help us make this transition smoother?
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To give you the best advice, I’d need to know more about your specific workloads. Different environments, like law offices vs. engineering firms, will have vastly different needs and solutions.
Consider checking out Cato Networks if you're looking for a solution that integrates SD-WAN and security. Their SASE platform can manage cloud connectivity, AD sync, and file access all in one, which should help reduce latency and synchronization issues. I recommend transitioning gradually: start with hybrid AD, migrate important file shares, test it all, and then scale up to avoid breaking critical services.
If you're facing latency and sync issues, I'd suggest looking into your DNS configurations. We once had a similar problem due to misconfigured DNS settings, which caused delays in AD sync. Once we fixed that, performance noticeably improved. Also, make sure your SD-WAN is optimized for cloud traffic to avoid potential bottlenecks.
After moving the obvious services to cloud alternatives, what exactly are you still reliant on servers for? Knowing this could help in figuring out a clearer path to going fully serverless.
I work for a large consultancy and help organizations decentralize their services onto platforms like Azure or AWS. It's tough to give specific tips without more details, but alternatives like App Services instead of VMs can help alleviate bottlenecks. Getting the right VM size and choosing the appropriate location for these services can also make a big difference.
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