Case Study: AEM Cloud Migration for Digital Pulse Media
Client Background
Digital Pulse Media, a leading digital media company with a global reach, aimed to improve its content management by moving from Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) on-premise to AEM as a Cloud Service. The goal was to leverage the cloud for better scalability, performance, and continuous integration/deployment (CI/CD).
Challenges Faced
Digital Pulse Media struggled with its on-premise AEM setup. The main issues included limited scalability, high maintenance costs, and difficult content updates. They needed a more scalable and cost-effective solution to support their growing digital content needs.
Our Solution
Code Base led the migration to AEM as a Cloud Service. Our team created a detailed migration plan that included code optimization, bug fixes, CI/CD pipeline creation, and extensive testing.
Initial Assessment and Planning
We started with a thorough assessment of the existing AEM on-premise setup, including custom code, content, and third-party integrations. This helped us develop a detailed migration strategy, outlining key milestones, resource allocation, and risk mitigation plans.
Codebase Optimization
We refactored the codebase to align with AEM as a Cloud Service. This involved decoupling custom components, optimizing Sling models, and ensuring compatibility with cloud features. We also updated custom workflows to use the latest AEM Workflows for smooth content publishing and asset management.
Bug Resolution
Our team identified and fixed over 150 bugs in the on-premise system. We resolved memory leaks, addressed concurrency issues, and optimized performance bottlenecks. Automated testing frameworks were implemented to ensure stability during and after the migration.
CI/CD Pipeline Creation
We set up robust CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and Adobe Cloud Manager. These pipelines automated the build, test, and deployment processes, reducing deployment times and minimizing errors. Environment-specific settings facilitated smooth transitions between development, staging, and production environments.
Unit Testing and Quality Assurance
We developed comprehensive unit tests for all critical components using JUnit and Mockito. This ensured every piece of code was tested for functionality and performance. We integrated SonarQube for continuous code quality checks and static code analysis, ensuring best practices and coding standards were followed.
Content Migration and Validation
We migrated over 1TB of digital content, including images, videos, and documents, to the new cloud environment using custom scripts and Adobe’s migration tools. Thorough validation ensured data integrity and consistency, verifying that all content was correctly indexed and accessible in the new system.
User Training and Support
We provided extensive training sessions for Digital Pulse Media’s content authors, developers, and administrators. This ensured they were proficient with the new AEM Cloud Service environment. Ongoing support was also offered post-migration to address any issues and ensure a smooth transition.
Results and Benefits
- Scalability: The cloud environment allowed on-demand scalability, enabling the company to handle traffic spikes and content growth effortlessly.
- Performance: Optimized code and cloud infrastructure reduced page load times by 40%, enhancing the user experience.
- Cost Efficiency: Moving to a cloud-based model reduced infrastructure and maintenance costs by 30%.
- Continuous Integration: Automated CI/CD pipelines enabled faster and more reliable content updates, reducing the time to market for new features.
Client Testimonial
“Code Base transformed our content management capabilities. Their expertise in AEM and meticulous approach to migration have set us up for future success. The performance gains and cost savings are remarkable.” – Hans Müller, CTO, Digital Pulse Media
Future Implications
With the successful migration to AEM as a Cloud Service, Digital Pulse Media is now ready to expand its digital offerings, engage a larger audience, and innovate quickly in the digital media landscape.
About the Author
Darko Milovanovic is the founder of Code Base, a leading provider of IT services specializing in Adobe Experience Manager (AEM), Salesforce Commerce Cloud (SFCC), and Sitecore. With over a decade of experience, Darko is an expert Java developer proficient in the Spring Framework, microservices architecture, and cloud-native applications. He has successfully led many projects, delivering scalable and robust solutions. Code Base also offers custom software development, API creation and implementation, and e-commerce solutions, ensuring comprehensive support for your digital transformation needs.