Headline
Enabled Seamless Cloud Infrastructure for Telecom Leader: A Case Study in OpenStack ExpertiseStreamlined Research and Development through Scalable and Agile Infrastructure
Designing and deploying OpenStack 13 release for leading optical and digital solutions company
Engagement Details
- Project Name: OpenStack 13 Cloud Implementation for Research & Development
- Technology Used: OpenStack 13 (Director, Controller, Compute, Swift, Cinder, Ceilometer, Dashboard, Horizon, Keystone, ManageIQ)
Business Need
- Modernize IT infrastructure for enhanced scalability and agility.
- Facilitate seamless integration between research applications and cloud environment.
- Overcome operational challenges like:
- Multiple management tools
- Lengthy provisioning times
- Inefficient resource allocation
- Lack of resource monitoring and utilization insights
Challenges
- Repurposing existing hardware for OpenStack compatibility.
- Ensuring storage compatibility between Cinder and Red Hat HCI.
Solutions
- Designed and implemented OpenStack 13 cloud infrastructure.
- Developed custom containers and Docker configurations for hardware and storage compatibility.
- Provided a highly available and on-demand infrastructure for research activities.
Results
- Enabled researchers with efficient and effective work through a scalable and agile cloud environment.
- Streamlined research and development processes with seamless application integration.
- Improved operational efficiency by addressing resource management challenges.
Key Takeaways
This project showcases Softenger’s expertise in designing and deploying OpenStack solutions that meet specific client needs. We successfully addressed hardware and storage compatibility challenges, delivering a cloud infrastructure that empowers research and development at a leading telecom company.