Background
The Harvard Computer Society (HCS) is the largest computer science organization at Harvard University, promoting interest in computing and information technology among its members.
The society relies heavily on its online presence to engage with its community and provide valuable resources. However, it faced challenges with managing its AWS infrastructure, leading to higher costs and issues with its primary website.
The Challenge
HCS needed immediate help optimizing its AWS costs, including removing unused EC2 instances and fixing its website, which had SSL issues that disrupted its main online presence.
Additionally, it sought to simplify its Route 53 configuration by removing unneeded zones and restructuring its website’s hosting to be more efficient and cost-effective.
Our Solution
We provided a comprehensive solution to HCS’s challenges:
The Result
The new system restored HCS’s website, ensuring secure access and improved performance.
Here are the key results:
With its website restored and AWS costs optimized, the Harvard Computer Society can continue promoting interest in computing and information technologies among its members, providing valuable resources through its improved online presence.