SNP and AWS realize challenging cloud migration for YPF
YPFThe challenge
The objective was to move 33 productive instances, 120 instances with more than 1,500 interfaces to other applications, 150 servers and 300 terabytes of data in the shortest possible time to the AWSCloud. The migration of the Argentinean company's most important landscape was carried out through the CrystalBridge® Transformation module (TF), allowing a downtime of only 24 hours. This greatly favored the company, whose stipulated downtime for this project was at least one week given the size of its server. The SAP cloud migration project was one of the most challenging ever. There were two main reasons for considering this a major task. Firstly, it was one of the largest and most complex migrations at the regional and global level; secondly, the project was completed in 14 months, working partially remotely due to the restrictions of the pandemic.
The solution
The project for YPF involved migrating 150 servers to the AWS Cloud over the course of a year. This translates into 112 live exits, one for each server migrated. In addition, 38 migration simulations were performed prior to the final migrations of the critical servers. On average, 3 to 4 migrations were executed per weekend. SNP Latam provided the team of migration consultants in charge and carried out the coordination together with AWS and YPF. The execution started to be carried out in person from July 2019 until February of the following year. Forced by the pandemic situation, it started to be carried out remotely until August. The work was carried out without deviations thanks to the team coordination and effort of SNP, AWS and YPF.
Our Collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Amazon Web Services (AWS) offers one of the most comprehensive and powerful cloud platforms on the market. As an AWS Select Consulting Partner, SNP supports customers in leveraging the potential of the AWS Cloud as quickly and optimally as possible. Whether it’s a simple, selective, or SAP S/4HANA migration to the AWS Cloud, success starts with a clearly defined and transparent roadmap. Our team of experts designs the perfect cloud migration strategy based on an automated analysis with CrystalBridge®, enabling our customers to reach their transformation goals efficiently and with minimal downtime.
The benefits
- The 24-hour downtime for the company's main ERP was carried out, guaranteeing business continuity and minimizing project risk.
- YPF increased the speed of its business processes by 30 percent. A 50 percent reduction in payroll processing time was achieved.
- The company's security and information availability increased significantly.
- The energy company recorded improvements in service level agreements (SLAs), reaching 99.99% availability.
Key facts
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Project type
Migration of SAP and nonSAP servers to the AWS Cloud
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Scope
Migration of 150 servers and their respective test cycles (38 simulations)
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Duration
14 months
SNP and AWS guided us safely on our way to the cloud. This was one of our biggest challenges this year, and the great teams gave us security and speeded up the whole project.
Martín Michelli
Cloud Programme Manager, YPF
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