Audi optimises network management in AWS with Aviatrix Platform

Audi, a leading luxury automotive manufacturer, has successfully implemented Aviatrix to streamline network management in an AWS environment, achieving significant improvements in the transparency and security of its cloud infrastructure.

Key points:

✓ Audi faced challenges in managing cloud infrastructure, especially in AWS.
✓ The implementation of Aviatrix brought centralized management, transparency, and enhanced security.
✓ Automation and optimization reduced network administration time.
✓ The new solution supports scalability, flexibility, and quick adaptation to market changes.

16. October 2024 ┃ 7 minutes reading

Effective deployment of cloud technologies is becoming a critical factor for competitiveness in the automotive industry. Companies are facing the complexity of managing networks in multi-cloud environments, with an emphasis on high levels of security and process visibility. Traditional network management methods can no longer meet the dynamic needs of today's IT infrastructure, leading to a growing demand for centralized solutions. These enable efficient and unified management across different cloud platforms, increasing efficiency and simplifying the management of the technology ecosystem.

Client

Audi, part of the Volkswagen Group, is a renowned premium car manufacturer with a rich history of innovation. The company is known for its emphasis on technological advancement and quality, which is reflected not only in its products but also in its approach to IT infrastructure. With a global presence and complex manufacturing processes, Audi is constantly looking for ways to optimize its operations through advanced technology.

Challenges

Audi faced significant challenges in managing its cloud infrastructure, particularly in the AWS environment. The main problem was the lack of a centralized system for managing and monitoring network operations. This situation led to several critical issues:

Complicated and time-consuming administration of network components in AWS.
Lack of visibility and transparency of data flows within the cloud infrastructure.
Difficulties in ensuring consistent security policies across different cloud environments.
Limited ability to respond quickly to changes in network topology and scaling requirements.

These issues not only reduced the efficiency of IT operations, but also potentially compromised the security and performance of Audi's entire cloud infrastructure.

On the basis of the identified problems Audi established the following goals of the project:

Implement a centralized system for management and monitoring of network infrastructure in AWS.
Increase the transparency of data flows and improve the visibility of network operations.
Simplify the process of administration and configuration of network components.
To ensure better integration and compatibility with other cloudovými environments.
Strengthen the security of the cloud infrastructure, the implementation of advanced security features.
Optimize the performance of network operations and reduce the time required for network management.

Migration Process and Strategy

After thoroughly considering the available options, Audi decided to implement the Aviatrix platform. This solution was chosen for its ability to provide comprehensive cloud network management with an emphasis on automation and centralization.
Aviatrix offered Audi the following key functionalities:

A centralized tool for the management of networks: The platform enabled the unified administration of network components not only in AWS, but also in other cloud environments such as Azure and Google Cloud.
Advanced segmentation network: The implementation has allowed Audi to create a sophisticated power architecture with clearly defined segments, which significantly increased the security and control of data flows.
Analysis of real-time traffic: Aviatrix has provided tools for detailed monitoring and analysis of network traffic, which allowed the rapid identification and solution of potential problems.
Automated configuration: The solution greatly simplified the process of setting up and administration of network components, thereby reducing the time required for administrative tasks.
Distributed firewall: Implementation of a distributed firewall, greatly enhance the security infrastructure of Audi in the cloud.

The implementation process included the installation of platform Aviatrix and the subsequent configuration of the individual elements of the network. Team Audi worked closely with experts from the Aviatrix, to ensure a smooth transition to the new solution and minimise the potential disruption of the operation.

During the implementation, Audi has met with several challenges:

Migration of existing data flows: Transfer of existing workloadov to a new network infrastructure poses a risk of disruption of operation. This problem was solved by thorough planning and a phased migration, using the tools Aviatrix to monitor and adjust operations in real-time.
Integration with existing security policies: The alignment of the new solutions with existing security protocols Audi require a comprehensive approach. The team took advantage of the flexibility of the platform Aviatrix to adapt security settings to suit specific requirements of the Audi.
Staff training: The transition to the new solution required extensive training of the IT team. This issue was addressed through a series of intensive training programs and the creation of detailed documentation.

Results

The implementation of the platform Aviatrix brought Audi significant improvements in the area of administration of cloud networks:

✓ The centralized management of the network: Audi has made a fully centralized management of network infrastructure, which has led to a significant simplification of the administration and improve the overview of network operations.

✓ Increased transparency: Thanks to the advanced tool for the analysis and visualization of data streams received the Audi unprecedented visibility into their cloud infrastructure.

✓ Enhanced safety: Implementation of a distributed firewall, and advanced segmentation of the network greatly enhance the safety profile of the cloud infrastructure of Audi.

✓ Optimizing the performance: Automation of routine tasks and streamlining processes, network administration led to a significant decrease in the time required for administration.

✓ Scalability and flexibility: The new solution has allowed Audi to quickly respond to changing requirements and efficiently scale their network infrastructure.

Although exact figures are not available, Audi recorded a significant improvement in the effectiveness of the messages of the network, increasing security and overall performance of your cloud infrastructure.

Conclusion

Long-term benefits of this solution include not only the streamline IT operations, but also create a flexible and scalable infrastructurethat supports innovation and quick adaptation to changing market conditions. This transformation in the report of the networks allows Audi to focus on strategic initiatives and innovation in the automotive industry, while their IT infrastructure remains robust, secure and efficiently managed.

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