AlifCloud IT Consulting Pvt. Ltd.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of (a/an) Consulting

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We're a Microsoft Partner that provides Managed IT software development services to Small and Medium size business

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire AlifCloud IT Consulting Pvt. Ltd. to accomplish?

• Assist with Migrating a 2000 user companies email and datacenter to the cloudr

SOLUTION

How did you find AlifCloud IT Consulting Pvt. Ltd.?

• Online Search
• Referral

Why did you select AlifCloud IT Consulting Pvt. Ltd. over others?

• High ratings
• Great culture fit
• Referred to me

What was the size of AlifCloud IT Consulting Pvt. Ltd.’s team?

50-60

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

Migrated all of the companies servers, databases , applications including custom alications and email to Microsoft Cloud

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

• The skill levels of the engineers
• The management of the project
• Level professionalism

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

The project manager set clear and measurable goals and defined each stakeholder's roles and responsibilities. The project manager created a project schedule including all major milestones, deadlines, and key deliverables. The project manager identified potential risks and developed a risk management plan to mitigate those risks.

The team held weekly status meetings to review the project's progress, discuss any issues or roadblocks, and made thenecessary adjustments to the plan. The project manager also communicated regularly with senior leadership to keep them informed about the project's progress and any potential risks. The team collaborated effectively, and each team member had a clear understanding of their tasks and deliverables.

What was your primary form of communication with AlifCloud IT Consulting Pvt. Ltd.?

• In-Person Meeting
• Virtual Meeting
• Email
• Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

Alifclouds continuous innovative approach to technology, products, and services. I was impressed by their team of talented individuals who are passionate about technology and the company's mission.

Are there any areas for improvement or something AlifCloud IT Consulting Pvt. Ltd. could have done differently?

No

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Marketing and Alliances Manager of Redington Limited

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We are one of the largest IT tech Distributors and digital aggregators in the region

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire AlifCloud IT Consulting Pvt. Ltd. to accomplish?

• Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) implementation for 100 users

SOLUTION

How did you find AlifCloud IT Consulting Pvt. Ltd.?

Online Search

Why did you select AlifCloud IT Consulting Pvt. Ltd. over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost
• Company values aligned

What was the size of AlifCloud IT Consulting Pvt. Ltd.’s team?

2-5 Employees

What was your primary form of communication with AlifCloud IT Consulting Pvt. Ltd.?

• In-Person Meeting
• Virtual Meeting

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

1. Design and architecture: Determine the best AVD architecture that meets your requirements. This includes deciding on the number and type of VMs needed, the storage and network requirements, the application and user profile management strategy, and the security and access control mechanisms.
2. Azure subscription and resource setup: Create and configure the necessary Azure resources, such as virtual networks, storage accounts, virtual machines, and Azure Active Directory (AAD) tenants.
3. Virtual machine provisioning: Set up the virtual machines that will host the desktops and applications, including configuring the necessary Windows Server roles and features, installing the required software, and configuring user profiles and settings.
4. AVD deployment: Install and configure the AVD components, such as the AVD management plane, the session hosts, the gateway, and the client software on user devices.
5. Application deployment: Install and configure the applications that will be hosted on the AVD session hosts, including configuring access controls and user settings.
6. User profile management: Set up user profiles to ensure that user data and settings persist across sessions, and to enable personalized experiences for users.
7. Security and access control: Configure AVD to enforce security policies, such as multi-factor authentication, conditional access, and network isolation.
8. Monitoring and management: Set up monitoring and management tools to ensure that the AVD environment is performing well, and to troubleshoot issues as they arise.
9. Testing and validation: Conduct thorough testing to ensure that the AVD environment is meeting the business and user requirements, and to identify and address any issues before going live.
10. User training and support: Provide training and support to users to help them get started with AVD, and to troubleshoot any issues they encounter.

These are just some of the key areas of work involved in setting up AVD for 100 users. The actual scope of work may vary depending on your specific requirements and environment.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

End customer satisfaction seamless project delivery

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Yes, Alif is a highly professional organization and i admire the way they are setup and managing the operations in the given time-frame. The response was super quick, and the team is proactive in nature

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

Team work, Passionate and highly proactive

Are there any areas for improvement or something AlifCloud IT Consulting Pvt. Ltd. could have done differently?

Nothing as of now

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Account Manager of Bright Innovation Technical Solutions (BITS)

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Managed Service Provider

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire AlifCloud IT Consulting Pvt. Ltd. to accomplish?

• Microsoft M365 Implemetation
• Microsoft D365 Implementation
• Microsoft Azure Implementation
• Support and Managed Services

SOLUTION

How did you find AlifCloud IT Consulting Pvt. Ltd.?

Other

Why did you select AlifCloud IT Consulting Pvt. Ltd. over others?

• Pricing fits our budget
• Good value for cost
• Company values aligned
• Other

What was the size of AlifCloud IT Consulting Pvt. Ltd.’s team?

20

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

Migrating 100 machines to Azure required a comprehensive plan and a well-defined scope of work. The following are the high-level steps and scope of work that can be followed for Azure migration:

• Assessment:

1. Identify the machines that need to be migrated
2. Analyze the applications running on the machines and their dependencies
3. Evaluate the network infrastructure and connectivity requirements
4. Identify any compliance or security requirements

• Design:

1. Determine the appropriate Azure services and resources required for the migration
2. Design the architecture and infrastructure for the migrated environment
3. Identify any connectivity requirements between on-premises and Azure environments
4. Define the security and compliance requirements for the migrated environment

• Migration:

1. Create the Azure environment and configure the necessary infrastructure and services
2. Migrate the data and applications to Azure using appropriate migration tools and techniques
3. Validate the migrated environment for functionality, security, and compliance

• Post-migration:
• Optimize the migrated environment for performance and cost efficiency

1. Test the migrated environment for functionality, security, and compliance
2. Provide training and documentation to users and IT staff on the new environment
3. Establish monitoring and management processes to ensure ongoing maintenance and support.

The scope of work for migrating 100 machines to Azure was dependent on the complexity of the environment and the specific requirements of the organization. However, in general, the following tasks will need to be completed:

• Conduct an inventory of the existing environment to identify the machines that need to be migrated.
• Analyze the applications and their dependencies to determine the appropriate migration strategy.
• Determine the Azure services and resources required for the migrated environment.
• Design the architecture and infrastructure for the migrated environment.
• Configure the Azure environment and necessary infrastructure and services.
• Migrate the data and applications to Azure.
• Validate the migrated environment for functionality, security, and compliance.
• Optimize the migrated environment for performance and cost efficiency.
• Test the migrated environment for functionality, security, and compliance.
• Provide training and documentation to users and IT staff on the new environment.
• Establish monitoring and management processes to ensure ongoing maintenance and support.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

• MIgration of Virtual Machine to Azure
• Cost Optimization
• Security
• High Avaialbility
• Modernization

What was your primary form of communication with AlifCloud IT Consulting Pvt. Ltd.?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Initially, we did the scoping of the project. Then Alif assigned a Project Manager and technical team, the project manager was very professional first responded to the RFP, we did a Presales engagement call with the customer, onceRFP was approved they submitted the SOW and project was delivered asper timeline and expectation.

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

The quality of their team was impressive. All of the resources was very good in communication and technically sound, Cost was very affordable and available when ever requried.

Are there any areas for improvement or something AlifCloud IT Consulting Pvt. Ltd. could have done differently?

I did not find any.