Background

UGallery, a leading online art marketplace, moved from aging GoDaddy Windows Server 2012 R2 to a cloud-native AWS stack. The migration turned its monolithic app into a scalable, secure, maintainable platform. AWS services, VPN, and DevOps now boost security, performance, and efficiency.
The Challenge
- Obsolete & Inflexible Platform: Relied on end-of-life Windows Server 2012 R2, outdated software, and a rigid hosting environment lacking scalability and customization.
- Security & Compliance Risks: Weak network security, no centralized access control, minimal backup/disaster recovery, and exposure to vulnerabilities.
- Performance Bottlenecks: Frequent slowdowns during peak traffic, no auto-scaling or load balancing, and poor database efficiency affected user experience.
- Operational Burdens: High manual maintenance, limited monitoring, outdated workflows, and no environment separation hindered development agility.


