Continuous Integration and Deployment (CI/CD)

We automate the delivery of code to test and pre-production infrastructure and the implementation of versions to production environments.

For whom:

• you develop software and in addition to the code you have to prepare development, testing and production environments

When:

• you want to shorten the time of delivering subsequent versions of your application to clients
• you want to reduce the time developers spend on creating infrastructure for applications
• reproducing the production environment and deployment process of a new version of the application takes days or weeks instead of minutes or hours
• you are not satisfied with the stability of the process of application delivery to the client
• you have mainly developed applications for on-premises environments

Why Tenesys:

• certified architects of cloud solutions with up to date expertise gained in many projects and industries
• special competences in cooperation with software manufacturers
• practical knowledge of different CI/CD process implementations from projects worldwide
• meticulous reporting of work results

Examples of technologies:

• Gitlab, Jenkins, CircleCI, CodeDeploy, Terraform, Ansible, Cloudformation, Kubernetes, GitHub

Step-by-step cooperation:

• we use existing communication channels and processes
• we analyze the current CI/CD process in terms of building and delivering applications for various environments
• we automate activities related to the creation and configuration of the infrastructure throughout the process
• we document the work we perform

DevOps On Demand for Software House

We provide the services of experienced DevOps engineers as support in software development or as part of the DevOps team

For whom:

• you produce software and provide maintenance services for your clients using developer workforce
• you have your own DevOps team, but periodically you need to increase its performance, availability and competence

When:

• you need a DevOps engineer available at all times
• you have difficulties in hiring DevOps engineers
• you cannot provide your DevOps team with sufficient development opportunities
• you need to increase your DevOps team’s performance for a specific project or period
• you need technical support of experienced DevOps engineers for your project

Why Tenesys:

• flexibility of the cooperation model – task-oriented, time availability, dedicated specialist or dedicated team
• flexibility of the settlement model – hourly or lump sum
• strong team of DevOps specialists in the field of cloud infrastructure design and maintenance
• experience in working with clients from all over the world
• meticulous reporting of work results

Tools:

• Communication: e.g. Jira, Asana, Slack, Trello,
• Code repositories and CI/CD processes: Gitlab, Bitbucket, Jenkins, CircleCI
• Public clouds: AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform
• Automation and infrastructure: Terraform, Ansible

Step-by-step cooperation:

• we select the optimal model of cooperation – task-oriented or time availability
• we use existent communication channels and processes
• we describe the settlement process regarding the work performed and its reporting
• we carry out the tasks ordered by the client and/or we organize the work ourselves and take responsibility for the most optimal achievement of the objectives
• we document the work we perform

Cloud Infrastructure Design for Software House

We design and adapt cloud infrastructure: AWS (official partner), Azure and GCP. We also manage hybrids.

For whom:

• you produce software and use developer workforce to prepare cloud infrastructure for your clients’ applications
• you need cloud infrastructure design services only periodically or for a specific project

When:

• you want to offer infrastructure design to clients
• developing DevOps and SysOps competences in your team is not your business priority or you do not need DevOps full-time
• you need to increase the efficiency of the team
• you need a wide range of competences in designing systems in different technologies

Why Tenesys:

• certified architects of cloud solutions
• up-to-date knowledge thanks to continuous training
• necessary competences in cooperation with application architects at all stages of the software development process
• experience in working with clients from all over the world
• adapting to communication and task management tools

Examples of technologies:

• Cloudcraft, Terraform, Cloudformation

Step-by-step cooperation:

• we use existing communication channels and processes
• we analyze the architecture of the application in order to select optimal cloud infrastructure services and/or:
• together with application architects and developers, we design the system structure with optimal use of cloud services, in accordance with good practices
• we prepare an optimal infrastructure design
• we automate the processes of managing the designed infrastructure
• we manage the infrastructure for a specified period
• we document the work we perform

Monitoring 24/7/365 - Cloud Network Operation Center

We monitor and prevent failures in cloud systems around the clock.

For whom:

• you are developing a cloud-based business
• you operate in different time zones
• you maintain cloud systems that require continuous monitoring and constant readiness to respond

When:

• each interruption in system availability generates financial losses
• you cannot provide constant availability of people who can fix a possible malfunction
• failure removal takes employees too much time
• you need early responding to signals before they cause a malfunction
• you learn about breakdowns and accessibility problems from disappointed clients

Why Tenesys:

• our monitoring processes allow us to often see the problem before the failure occurs: on average, less than 1% of incidents are reported by the client, and we get to know about 99% of them before the client and we can take corrective action
• we have experience in monitoring many systems on various public cloud service platforms

Work process:

• we analyze the system in terms of monitoring needs
• we define the SLA level: event types and response types within a specified time limit
• we implement the necessary monitoring tools and solutions
• we automate the process and prioritize and categorize events
• we establish or adapt to used communication channels and incident handling processes
• we observe → detect → react → solve → learn and manage knowledge → improve to prevent incidents from recurring
• we document the work we perform

Cloud Cost Optimization

We reduce the cost of cloud services by optimizing the architecture, infrastructure and payment models.

For whom:

• you benefit from the services of public cloud operators: Amazon Web Services, MS Azure, Google Cloud Platform
• you use a local data center or have your own server room but want to rebuild your infrastructure to handle the periodical increases in traffic volume

When:

• you feel that the costs of cloud services are too high
• costs are getting higher every month, but are not adequate to the volume of traffic handled
• you do not know if you use cloud services optimally
• you do not know how much you can save on cloud migration

Why Tenesys:

• up-to-date knowledge about opportunities and changes at cloud service providers
• permanent team of specialists in the field of cloud infrastructure design and maintenance
• more than 5 years of experience in maintaining and optimizing diverse environments in public clouds

Work process:

• we analyze the costs and use of the current infrastructure
• we design changes in the infrastructure and architecture of the application
• we design changes in payment models
• we implement changes after the project is completed
• we present recommendations for optimal adaptation of the system to the cloud infrastructure
• on request, we repeat the process, e.g. once every six months, and check the possibilities of cost reduction

Cloud Security

We audit and secure data in the cloud. We check system security and compliance with standards such as ISO 27001.

For whom:

• you benefit from public cloud services
• you provide cloud software to clients
• you intend to perform system migration to a public cloud

When:

• you want to make sure that the system architecture meets the security standards
• you are not sure whether only authorized persons have access to the services
• you are not sure whether data is being transferred to the cloud in a secure way
• you are already using cloud security services but do not know if they are properly configured
• you want to make sure you meet standards such as ISO 27001

Why Tenesys:

• a team of experienced and certified experts
• expertise that is always up-to-date thanks to continuous training in cloud infrastructure security and ISO standards
• experience in working with clients from all over the world

Step-by-step cooperation:

• we determine the scope of the audit
• we analyze the infrastructure and cloud service access policies
• we report the audit results
• we present recommendations for changes and implement them in areas selected by the client
• we document the work we perform