Project at a glance
Alpha server replacement by virtualization
client name
Al Ezz Dekheila Steel (EZDK)
End-use
Eni
industry
manufacturing
location
Egypt
Replacement of two Alpha server systems with virtual machines that run on the latest hardware technology, so EZDK could still use the same applications. The solution addressed the core of the problem and eradicated it from its roots.
Project scope
services
- Hardware replacement of two Alpha systems with brand new HP servers running Windows 2003
- Software migration to the new platform
- Migration of software – including the Operating Systems and the applications – from old Alpha servers to the new servers
- Securing communications with other systems
- Reconfiguration of software to be able to seamlessly communicate with other systems; none of the operators and users had to change any of their operation steps
- The new solution came with many enhancements in the capacity, performance and flexibility of the operation; these enhancements were to be noticed during virtual systems startup, applications startup, as well as normal operation activities
Solutions
Access Control System
Building Management System
Asset Management System
Fire Alarm System
Water Leakage System
Cybersecurity
video surveillance system (CCTV)
LAN switching system
Structured Cabling System
Public Address System
Disabled Alarm System
Intercom System
Security Access System
Master Clock System
Parking System
Queuing System
IPTV system
Audio Visual System
KNX system
Solutions
Data Infrastructure Passive (fiber + data cabling)
Data Infrastructure Active (PABX + LAN)
Access Control System
IP Voice Telephony System
Wireless Access Points
Cybersecurity
CCTV + VMS
Access Control System
Intrusion Detection System
Public Address System
Impact & results
- Saving the existing investments in the applications
- Saving the existing investments in staff training and preserving staff expertise
- Minimizing down time during the replacement period compared to any alternative solution
- Making use of the latest technology in the hardware arena, through the following:
- Increasing availability due to redundant components and more reliable parts
- Increasing storage capacity
- Enhancing performance
- Enriching features
- Increasing expandability
- Avoiding any additional replacements or modifications of any other systems rather than SMP and LAB, rendering it the most economical and practical replacement of LAB and SMP
Impact & results
- Saving the existing investments in the applications
- Saving the existing investments in staff training and preserving staff expertise
- Minimizing down time during the replacement period compared to any alternative solution
- Making use of the latest technology in the hardware arena, through the following:
- Increasing availability due to redundant components and more reliable parts
- Increasing storage capacity
- Enhancing performance
- Enriching features
- Increasing expandability
- Avoiding any additional replacements or modifications of any other systems rather than SMP and LAB, rendering it the most economical and practical replacement of LAB and SMP
