Key Outcomes and Performance Gains After LMS Multi-Cloud Migration

The client is a large, multi-campus university providing digital learning experiences to thousands of students across regions. Its primary LMS (Learning Management System) , a central platform for LMS training, student evaluations, and content delivery, was hosted on outdated on-premises infrastructure. With increased demand for online courses and blended learning, the university faced performance limitations, frequent downtime, and scalability challenges. The institution partnered with our cloud migration team to modernize its LMS systems by migrating to the cloud using a robust multi-cloud strategy.

99.99%

Uptime achieved across all LMS platforms with multi-cloud deployment

30%

Performance improvement via edge caching and optimized LMS systems

40%

Infrastructure cost savings through containerization and dynamic scaling

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Problem Statement

Scalability Bottlenecks: The legacy LMS could not dynamically scale during exam season, impacting user experience.
Downtime: The existing infrastructure experienced over 15 hours of LMS downtime per semester.
Vendor Lock-In Risk: The university relied on a single cloud vendor, limiting its ability to optimize performance and pricing.
High Operational Overhead: IT teams spent 60% of their time maintaining infrastructure instead of improving LMS platforms and student-facing tools.
Security Gaps: Inconsistent access controls and backup policies across departments created vulnerabilities.

Industry: EdTech
Service: Cloud Migration & Multi-Cloud Management
Location: US

Solution Approach

1. Assessment & Planning

Audited the legacy LMS platform, focusing on LMS training and grading modules.
Designed a vendor-neutral multi-cloud strategy using AWS, GCP, and Azure.

2. Multi-Cloud Architecture Setup

Distributed LMS systems across clouds (e.g., content delivery, assessment engine).
Used Datadog for unified monitoring and multi-cloud management.

3. Migration & Validation

Migrated over 900 GB of academic data while migrating applications to cloud.
Converted the LMS to microservices for flexible deployment.

4. Cutover & Performance Optimization

Switched DNS during low-traffic hours, ensuring just 3 minutes of downtime.
Improved LMS platform delivery with edge caching.

5. Post-Migration Management

Trained teams on multi-cloud management and LMS systems.
Used real-time feedback to enhance the LMS's user experience.
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Benefits

1. Performance and Scalability

Cloud-native architecture enables on-demand scaling during high-load events like exams.
Page load times for LMS platforms improved by over 30%, enhancing the user experience.

2. High Availability and Uptime

Achieved 99.99% uptime through active-active deployment across multi-cloud environments.
Geo-redundant backups ensure all LMS content and data remain protected.

3. Cost Optimization

Migrating to the cloud resulted in 40% savings by rightsizing and dynamic scaling.
The absence of vendor lock-in allows better cost control across multi-cloud service providers.

4. IT Efficiency and User Experience

Automation cut manual maintenance time by 60%, streamlining multi-cloud management.
Faster feature deployment improved LMS training modules and student access speed.