The credit union faced a significant challenge in enhancing the detection and management of network and infrastructure issues across a complex environment. This environment encompassed 43 branch locations, 3 data centres, 200-300 servers, and over 1,000 users, serving a customer base of more than 400,000 individual and business customers. Technologies used were Solarwinds.
To enhance network and infrastructure management for our customers complex environment, the solution successfully delivered a Centralized Network Operations Centre (NOC) equipped with advanced monitoring and reporting tools in alignment with industry best practices. This deployment significantly enhanced the credit union's visibility into network and infrastructure operations, improving the detection and management of issues across their extensive network environment.
By implementing a centralised NOC with network traffic monitoring and infrastructure management capabilities, the organisation is now able to constantly monitor the health and performance of equipment and communication systems, identify potential issues promptly, detect impending failures through systematic scanning to help prevent disruptions before they occur, identify, predict, and prevent incidents and outages before they impact operations, ensuring seamless network performance, monitor for events that typically precede outages allows for swift action to avoid service disruptions, and proactively resolve emerging issues, minimizing downtime and ensuring uninterrupted service delivery.
An outdated data centre with end-of-life hardware required a comprehensive modernisation initiative to enhance efficiency and performance.
We executed a seamless migration process by utilising Dell servers, VMware ESXi Hypervisor, and vCenter controller. This involved setting up the new infrastructure alongside the legacy equipment, deploying ESXi and vCenter on the latest hardware, transferring existing VMs from the old environment to the new one, configuring the networking settings, transitioning the new system online, and successfully switching over from the old production setup to the latest production environment.
The client experienced enhanced stability and minimised attack vulnerabilities through the implementation of updated software, resulting in an overall improved security posture. Additionally, the upgrade to advanced servers and switching hardware led to decreased latency, optimising system performance and responsiveness.
Our client requires the capability to capture snapshots of application databases and store them securely and efficiently while reducing recovery times within their current NetApp SAN infrastructure.
We seamlessly integrated NetApp SnapManager with their existing NetApp SAN infrastructure to meet our client's needs and imported over 50 application databases into the system. To ensure data protection and integrity, automated database snapshot policies were configured within SnapManager to enable regular snapshots of the databases. Extensive testing was conducted on the database snapshot restore functionality to verify the seamless recovery process, assuring the client that their applications could swiftly recover from potential disruptions.
Reassured by the expertise of certified professionals, our clients gained peace of mind knowing that their application databases were secure through a technically robust implementation. Furthermore, if necessary, they were empowered to independently execute the recovery process, supported by comprehensive documentation and advanced tools provided for their convenience.
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.
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 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.
Deliver an on-site Data Recovery as a Service (DRaaS) solution tailored for mid to large-size businesses, ensuring comprehensive backup of virtual machines and data.
Aspire Live, a trusted IT solutions provider, implemented a Rubrik Cloud Data Management (CDM) solution on-site with the client, offering in-depth training to their infrastructure team for proficient management. The configuration encompassed thorough system testing to guarantee seamless integration with the customer's virtualisation platform.
The customer ensured robust data protection by maintaining a daily backup of all virtual machines and critical business data for six months. Configuring Rubrik in an out-of-band network enhanced the organisation's resilience against ransomware attacks. The infrastructure team was also equipped with the necessary skills to manage the Rubrik cluster effectively. As a result, the client experienced improved data recovery times, enhanced data security, and increased confidence in their data protection strategy.
A prominent credit union encountered multiple obstacles in establishing a secure, dependable, and scalable Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) for its staff. The current VDI system, built on an obsolete platform, posed challenges due to high maintenance costs, performance issues, and limited scalability. Moreover, the credit union aimed to enhance workforce flexibility and mobility by enabling employees to utilise personal devices and access their desktops from various locations. Meeting stringent regulatory and security standards, ensuring seamless business operations, and implementing robust disaster recovery measures were crucial objectives for the credit union.
In addressing the challenges, First Tech Federal Credit Union partnered with Aspire Live, a leading cloud services provider, to create a state-of-the-art VDI solution using VMWare Horizon Cloud. Drawing on Aspire Live's expertise and top-notch industry standards, the innovative solution integrates key elements, including VMWare Horizon Cloud on Microsoft Azure, VMWare Unified Access Gateway, VMWare App Volumes, and VMWare Dynamic Environment Manager.
By implementing the VMWare Horizon Cloud solution, First Tech Federal Credit Union revolutionised its operations, reaping many benefits that propelled the organisation towards unparalleled success. The deployment led to a remarkable surge in employee productivity and satisfaction and substantially reduced operational costs and complexities, paving the way for a streamlined and efficient workflow. Moreover, the enhanced security measures and heightened compliance standards instilled a sense of trust and reliability within the organisation, ensuring data protection and regulatory adherence. This transformation also ushered in increased business agility and resilience, empowering the credit union to adapt swiftly to changing landscapes and emerging challenges, setting a new standard for excellence in the industry.