cloud erp implementation
How a Trading Company Launched a New ERP System with Azure Hybrid Infrastructure
Client industry
Trading and distriubution
Implementation period
1 month
Challenge
Deploy a new ERP system with 24/7 access for employees while overcoming the limits of outdated on‑prem infrastructure.
Trading and distriubution
Implementation period
1 month
Challenge
Deploy a new ERP system with 24/7 access for employees while overcoming the limits of outdated on‑prem infrastructure.
Key takeaways:
- Reliable ERP access
- Hybrid Azure architecture
- Improved performance and scalability
- Built‑in disaster recovery
When Legacy Infrastructure Slows the Business
The client is a trading company with over 100 employees who rely on operational systems throughout the day. As the business expanded, the company decided to introduce a new ERP solution to unify finance, logistics, and operations.
However, the existing local servers could no longer support modern ERP requirements. Computing power was limited, performance was inconsistent, and scaling the infrastructure would require significant hardware investments.
Choosing a Hybrid Cloud Approach
To ensure stability and flexibility, the client selected a hybrid infrastructure model based on Microsoft Azure. This approach allowed the company to keep essential local components while extending computing power into the cloud.
The key requirement was uninterrupted access. Employees needed to work in the ERP system 24/7 without performance degradation or downtime, regardless of location or workload peaks.
Designing the Network Foundation
The project began with the design of a hybrid network topology. Secure VPN tunnels connected the on‑prem environment with Azure, creating a unified and protected network space.
Separate sites were configured within Active Directory and Active Directory Domain Services. This ensured centralized identity management, consistent access policies, and smooth interaction between cloud and local resources.
Deploying the ERP Environment
Virtual machines were deployed and configured in Azure to host the ERP application and Microsoft SQL Server databases. This provided the performance and reliability required for daily business operations.
The cloud environment made it possible to allocate resources dynamically, ensuring stable operations even during peak usage periods.
Building Resilience with Disaster Recovery
To protect critical business data, disaster recovery was configured using Azure Site Recovery. In the event of failures in the local environment, workloads can be quickly restored in Azure with minimal disruption.
This significantly reduced operational risk and improved business continuity without adding complex or expensive backup infrastructure.
A Scalable Platform for Future Growth
As a result, the client successfully launched the new ERP system within one month. Employees gained stable 24/7 access to the platform, while IT teams gained a flexible and resilient infrastructure.
The hybrid Azure setup now allows the company to scale ERP resources as the business grows and to modernize systems further without pressure from hardware limitations.
The client is a trading company with over 100 employees who rely on operational systems throughout the day. As the business expanded, the company decided to introduce a new ERP solution to unify finance, logistics, and operations.
However, the existing local servers could no longer support modern ERP requirements. Computing power was limited, performance was inconsistent, and scaling the infrastructure would require significant hardware investments.
Choosing a Hybrid Cloud Approach
To ensure stability and flexibility, the client selected a hybrid infrastructure model based on Microsoft Azure. This approach allowed the company to keep essential local components while extending computing power into the cloud.
The key requirement was uninterrupted access. Employees needed to work in the ERP system 24/7 without performance degradation or downtime, regardless of location or workload peaks.
Designing the Network Foundation
The project began with the design of a hybrid network topology. Secure VPN tunnels connected the on‑prem environment with Azure, creating a unified and protected network space.
Separate sites were configured within Active Directory and Active Directory Domain Services. This ensured centralized identity management, consistent access policies, and smooth interaction between cloud and local resources.
Deploying the ERP Environment
Virtual machines were deployed and configured in Azure to host the ERP application and Microsoft SQL Server databases. This provided the performance and reliability required for daily business operations.
The cloud environment made it possible to allocate resources dynamically, ensuring stable operations even during peak usage periods.
Building Resilience with Disaster Recovery
To protect critical business data, disaster recovery was configured using Azure Site Recovery. In the event of failures in the local environment, workloads can be quickly restored in Azure with minimal disruption.
This significantly reduced operational risk and improved business continuity without adding complex or expensive backup infrastructure.
A Scalable Platform for Future Growth
As a result, the client successfully launched the new ERP system within one month. Employees gained stable 24/7 access to the platform, while IT teams gained a flexible and resilient infrastructure.
The hybrid Azure setup now allows the company to scale ERP resources as the business grows and to modernize systems further without pressure from hardware limitations.
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