Client

User-Ready, a Tableau Partner

Goal

To migrate critical data from on-premises servers to the cloud, leveraging Tableau’s advanced capabilities for improved analytics, operational efficiency, and scalability.

Service

Custom Cloud Migration Tool Development and Integration

Challenge

User-Ready faced several challenges in transitioning their clients’ data to the cloud:

  • Server Dependency: On-premises servers require high maintenance, regular hardware upgrades, and extensive resources for data security.
  • Data Complexity: Managing diverse datasets stored in multiple locations and formats presented integration difficulties.
  • Scalability: Existing infrastructure limits the organization’s ability to scale efficiently.
  • Cloud Adoption Barriers: Ensuring a seamless migration with minimal disruption to ongoing operations.

Timeline

6 Months (Completed)

Outcome

Technostacks partnered with User-Ready to design and implement “Storm,” a custom-built migration tool for Tableau environments. The tool successfully transitioned large volumes of data to the cloud while addressing technical challenges and ensuring compliance with Tableau’s data structure.

Brief

User-Ready engaged Technostacks to address the growing demand for data migration services among their Tableau clientele. The goal was to enhance the usability of Tableau’s analytics platform by enabling a smooth transition from on-premises servers to cloud environments. This included developing a tailored tool to automate data migration while preserving data integrity and meeting client-specific needs.

Challenges

  • Complex Hierarchies: Migrating intricate Tableau structures like projects, workbooks, and views.
  • User Experience: Simplifying the process with an intuitive, interactive interface.
  • Performance Assurance: Ensuring zero data loss or downtime during the migration.
  • Compliance and Security: Adhering to Tableau’s protocols and industry security standards.

Solution

Technostacks developed “Storm,” a powerful migration tool tailored for Tableau environments. Key features included:

  • Selective Migration: Allowing users to choose specific projects or datasets for migration.
  • Integrated Validation: Ensuring only compatible datasets were transferred.
  • Hierarchical Migration: Supporting multi-level data structures for seamless transitions.

Impact

  • Efficiency: Migrated 100+ projects and datasets with zero downtime.
  • Scalability: Empowered User-Ready to manage higher data volumes without infrastructure upgrades.
  • Improved Analytics: Leveraged cloud benefits to enable real-time analytics and advanced visualization.
  • Client Satisfaction: Enhanced end-user confidence in adopting cloud technologies.