Deployment Strategy
Frameworks & Architecture Principles
Ananta Cloud’s Landing Zone solutions are rooted in widely accepted cloud frameworks:
| Cloud Provider | Framework | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| AWS | Well-Architected Framework | Security, Operational Excellence, Cost Optimization, Performance, Reliability |
| Azure | Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF) | Govern, Secure, Manage, Monitor |
| GCP | Google Cloud Architecture Framework | Scalability, Security, Manageability |
Our architecture incorporates key principles:
- Security by design: Identity, access, encryption, and perimeter protections
- Operational readiness: Logging, monitoring, alerting, diagnostics
- Modular architecture: Reusable Terraform modules, automation-first approach
- Scalability: Multi-account, multi-project, multi-region design
- Governance & compliance: Policies, tagging, cost management, least privilege access
Phased Deployment Model
We follow a 4-phase methodology to ensure each Landing Zone meets customer-specific needs and compliance requirements:
Phase 1: Discovery & Planning
- Cloud readiness workshops
- Security, compliance, and governance assessment
- Mapping to organizational structure and regulatory frameworks
- Toolchain evaluation
Phase 2: Design & Blueprinting
- High-level and low-level design documents (HLD/LLD)
- Cloud account/project structure
- Network architecture and baseline security controls
- CI/CD and DevOps requirements mapping
Phase 3: Implementation & Automation
- Infrastructure provisioning using Terraform (or provider-native IaC)
- Identity and access setup
- Logging, monitoring, and alerting configuration
- Deployment pipelines and operational tool integration
Phase 4: Handover & Continuous Improvement
- Documentation and architecture diagrams
- Knowledge transfer and walkthrough sessions
- FinOps setup and budget governance
- Ongoing support and managed services (optional)
Tooling and Automation
We use a proven technology stack to deliver consistent and automated Landing Zones:
| Category | Tools |
|---|---|
| Infrastructure as Code | Terraform, Bicep (Azure), Cloud Deployment Manager (GCP) |
| CI/CD | GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD, Azure DevOps |
| Configuration Management | Ansible, AWS SSM, Azure Automation |
| Governance & Compliance | OPA/Conftest, HashiCorp Sentinel, native cloud policy engines |
| Security & Monitoring | AWS Security Hub, Azure Defender, GCP Security Command Center |
| Documentation & Diagrams | Lucidchart, draw.io, Markdown-based runbooks, Confluence |