Migrating and Running VMWare ESXi on Nutanix for Data Center Operations
The Challenge
A prominent global manufacturer, facing challenges with the efficiency of its widely distributed manufacturing facilities due to an outdated data centre, sought a data centre refresh. The seamless transition from its current data centre to a new VMware on the Nutanix platform was identified as a critical priority to enhance operational capabilities across its global network of plants.
The Solution
Aspire implemented ESXi hypervisor clusters, VMware vCenter, and the Nutanix AOS Acropolis Operating System, incorporating hardware alerting and remote console access. Additionally, remote management was established at both primary and disaster recovery sites, comprehensive environment documentation was provided to facilitate deployment, replication was configured, and distributed storage and encryption were set up to ensure a robust and secure infrastructure.
The Benefits
The client successfully migrated all existing virtual machines and infrastructure to the new Nutanix platform within a swift 3-week. This led to a modernised infrastructure that enhanced user experience and bolstered environment stability. For instance, the new platform improved the speed and reliability of their operations, leading to increased productivity and reduced downtime.