We currently offer three packages for our cloud jumpstart services. These packages are designed to address factors that might be holding up the movement of GIS to the cloud. Expand each package to learn more.
Cloud Readiness Plan
With the goals of the client in mind, Quartic will perform an assessment of the various components that affect Cloud GIS success. Included are recommendations for each component. In this plan, there are two tiers: "BASIC" and "ADVANCED". These tiers are based on organization size. Larger organizations will require the "ADVANCED" tier.
Cloud Readiness Plan
Identification of migration goals
Requirements
Review of GIS data
Inventory of GIS Software
Inventory of GIS applications
Identification of GIS uses/integrations
Budget
Timeline
Recommendations
Infrastructure:
Review existing Architectural Diagram
Evaluation of existing architecture
Discussion of deployment options
Proposed cloud artchitecture
Proposed server specs
Pricing estimate
OS/DB/Network
Identify data storage options
Recommend network configuration
Disaster recovery
Application:
Identification of applications
Esri software
Licensing
Security:
Identify existing security infrastructures
Data Provisioning:
Initial provisioning of cloud environment
Ongoing synchronization of data
Cloud Migration Plan
Quartic will set up and configure specified components of cloud, software, and data. Two different tiers of service are offered. The "BASIC" tier is best for publish only use, or small organizations to get up-and-running in the cloud. The "ADVANCED" tier is best for larger or more complex organizations needing integration between on-premise components and the cloud. In order to purchase this package, the "Cloud Readiness Plan" also has to be purchased.
Category / item
basic
advanced
Cloud MIGRATION Plan
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Review standard cloud configuration diagram
Review Provisioning Plan
Schedule
Cutover Plan
INFRASTRUCTURE: SET UP & CONFIGURE (OPTIONAL)
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Spin up instances
Configure Instances
Set up OS accounts
Configure Storage
Set up alerts
INFRASTRUCTURE: SET UP & CONFIGURE (OPTIONAL)
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Install DB
Install Datastore
Integrate with on-premise security
Set up private network between on-prem & cloud
Install DB
Set up standard DB backups
Set up standard DB accounts
Set up standard DB roles
APPLICATION: Set up & Configuration
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Set up alerts
Install/Configure ArcGIS Server
Install/Configure Portal
Federate Portal/Data Store or SDE
Install/Configure ArcPro
SECURITY: Set up & Configuration
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Set up security in the cloud
Integrate with on-premise AD
data provisioning
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Documentation on how to transfer data between cloud & on-premise
FGDB
Migrate one schema
Set up alerts
Set up alerts
Set up alerts
Set up batch maintenance jobs for compress & analyze
QC
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Set up alerts
Set up alerts
Publish test web service
Review logs for any errors (SDE, Server, DB)
Correct any issues identified within two weeks
Cloud Support Plan
This package is intended for clients who want to have an administration-free cloud environment. This package can be purchased separate from the first two packages.
Support Plan Detail:
Service Level Agreement
RACI Chart
Ticket submission process
Infrastructure:
Monitor Health
Instance start/stop
Storage resizing
Troubleshooting
OS/DB/Network
DBA duties
Disaster recovery
OS upgrades
Application:
Apply Esri patches
Apply Esri upgrades
Troubleshooting
Security:
OS account management
DB account management
Data Provisioning:
Monitor automated data replication
Troubleshoot data provisioning issues
Monitoring:
Monitor alerts
CONSIDERATIONS
An organization can move all of its GIS components to a fully hosted cloud environment. This is called an "off-premise" GIS infrastructure model. Alternatively, If only portions of the GIS are moved to the cloud, it is called a "hybrid" GIS model. Quartic can help you understand the pros and cons and what will be best for your organization. We have set up both types of cloud models for functions such as: public facing applications, data sharing, editing, and mobile application access.
A second consideration is which cloud provider platform your organization wants to utilize. Quartic supports all three major cloud platform providers: Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services, and Google Cloud.
MICROSOFT AZURE
AMAZON WEB SERVICES
GOOGLE CLOUD
WHY QUARTIC?
Esri Release Ready Specialty Certified
Staff members hold three crucial Esri Technical Certifications: Enterprise Geodata Management Associate, Enterprise System Design Associate, and Enterprise Administration Associate
Many years experience providing cloud services
Numerous successful past projects
Our main priority is building trust with our customers. Our customers consistently trust us to configure solutions that solve their problems to make things more efficient. We will NEVER sell you a solution you don’t need, and we will never implement something that isn’t fully tested. We will make sure that whatever we implement is realistic and makes sense in the context of YOUR world.
To make your cloud experience even better, we have partnered with Red River (a company specializing in large cloud migrations). This enables us to have all the bandwidth necessary for enterprise cloud projects. Combined with our GIS expertise, your spatial data will be safe in our hands. Check out our Round Table Discussion with Red River to learn more about how this partnership works.
PROOF IS IN THE PUDDING
Quartic has worked across large organizations to configure and deliver the correct cloud solution for each unique case.
San Diego County Assessor's Office chose Quartic to assist with the migration of land parcel editing to AWS cloud infrastructure.
Quartic assisted the City of Chula Vista moved their Enterprise GIS to Microsoft Azure while integrating with on-premise SAML security.
The City of Cupertino Migrates to AWS Cloud to Enable Smart City, Location Intelligence, and Asset Management Initiatives.
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