Server Virtualization Leads to Streamlined Network Infrastructure for Cornwell Quality Tools
Posted by Erin Lea on Thu, Dec 22, 2011 @ 07:18 AM
Years ago, when Cornwell Quality Tools’ Director of Information Technology, Mickey Charlton, began with the company, computer systems were significant to the business, but not to the extent that they are today. The company had always felt that if something went wrong with the computer system, and they could get it back up and running in four hours, that would be adequate. However, in today’s business climate, the company just can’t afford a four hour downtime.
As a result, the company sought to implement a robust, highly available, and scalable server virtualization solution to host their Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software and distribution applications.
“We had just purchased Microsoft Dynamics AX and wanted to make sure that the network could accommodate it – make sure we had enough bandwidth to run the application,” stated Charlton. “We really wanted to get into the virtualization of the network, making it easier to maintain and manage.”
Following a thorough discovery process conducted by BCG Systems, the whole planning process – from initial discussions to recommendations, to prospective design – took approximately one month to complete. BCG Systems outfitted Cornwell with an HP C7000 Blade Server System, 4 HP Proliant Blades, an EMC SAN Array, and Microsoft Hyper V Virtualization Management software. After the implementation of the new network platform, BCG Systems then brought in qualified professionals on their staff to help train and acclimate Cornwell’s staff with their newly-acquired technology solution.
Upon completion of the project, the company is projected to consolidate their standalone server architecture by over 70%.
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