Cost-Effective HA/DR Solution for Yelo Car Rental
Ensuring business continuity for a leading car rental company in KSA with a value-driven High Availability strategy.
The Challenge
Yelo, a major car rental provider in Saudi Arabia, needed a robust High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) solution to protect its critical booking and operational data. The key challenge was to design a solution that provided maximum uptime and data protection while adhering to a strict budget, requiring a perfect balance between cost and value.
Our Solution
Our experts architected and implemented a pragmatic and cost-effective HA/DR solution tailored to Yelo's specific needs.
Value-Driven Technology Selection:
We utilized SQL Server's native Always On Availability Groups, configured in a way that provided excellent RPO/RTO targets without the high licensing costs of more complex setups.
Hybrid-Cloud DR Strategy:
We implemented a cost-efficient disaster recovery site in the cloud, allowing Yelo to pay for DR resources on-demand, drastically reducing the total cost of ownership compared to a traditional on-premise DR site.
Automated Failover & Regular Drills:
We configured automated failover for high availability and established a clear playbook for disaster recovery, validated through regular drills to ensure the team was prepared for any eventuality.
The Impact
Yelo achieved a highly reliable and resilient database environment at a fraction of the cost of traditional enterprise solutions. The HA/DR implementation provided peace of mind, minimized the risk of data loss and downtime, and ensured that their car rental operations could continue uninterrupted, protecting their revenue and reputation.
Project Overview
Key details about the engagement.
Client
Yelo (Al-Wefaq Rent a Car)
Services
High Availability, Disaster Recovery, Cost Optimization
Technologies
SQL Server Always On, Hybrid Cloud