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Microsoft SQL Architecture Refresh & Storage Modernisation.
Microsoft SQL Architecture Refresh & Storage Modernisation.
Microsoft SQL Architecture Refresh & Storage Modernisation.
Overview.
A UK energy supplier needed to refresh their Microsoft SQL architecture, running on 4x 4-socket HPE ProLiant DL580 G10 servers. The client’s CTO expressed strong dissatisfaction with HPE hardware due to past experiences. Our architects were tasked with providing a solution that addressed performance issues, licensing costs, and storage requirements.
Overview.
A UK energy supplier needed to refresh their Microsoft SQL architecture, running on 4x 4-socket HPE ProLiant DL580 G10 servers. The client’s CTO expressed strong dissatisfaction with HPE hardware due to past experiences. Our architects were tasked with providing a solution that addressed performance issues, licensing costs, and storage requirements.
Overview.
A UK energy supplier needed to refresh their Microsoft SQL architecture, running on 4x 4-socket HPE ProLiant DL580 G10 servers. The client’s CTO expressed strong dissatisfaction with HPE hardware due to past experiences. Our architects were tasked with providing a solution that addressed performance issues, licensing costs, and storage requirements.
The Problem.
The client faced several critical challenges, including inefficient SQL architecture that resulted in performance bottlenecks and high licensing costs, a pre-existing dissatisfaction with HPE hardware based on past experiences, storage limitations requiring increased throughput, scalability, and simplified management, and significant expenses associated with Microsoft SQL licensing.
The Problem.
The client faced several critical challenges, including inefficient SQL architecture that resulted in performance bottlenecks and high licensing costs, a pre-existing dissatisfaction with HPE hardware based on past experiences, storage limitations requiring increased throughput, scalability, and simplified management, and significant expenses associated with Microsoft SQL licensing.
The Problem.
The client faced several critical challenges, including inefficient SQL architecture that resulted in performance bottlenecks and high licensing costs, a pre-existing dissatisfaction with HPE hardware based on past experiences, storage limitations requiring increased throughput, scalability, and simplified management, and significant expenses associated with Microsoft SQL licensing.
Approach.
Our architects initiated a detailed technical assessment to identify SQL architecture issues, followed by a transparent explanation of problems and solutions. A cost-benefit analysis led to an optimised design with reduced SQL licensing costs and hardware delivering 40% more performance per core. Storage modernisation was achieved with HPE Alletra 9000 arrays and InfoSight for AI-driven management. Azure BUaaS ensured data protection and business continuity. Collaborative vendor management with the HPE account manager ensured client support.
Approach.
Our architects initiated a detailed technical assessment to identify SQL architecture issues, followed by a transparent explanation of problems and solutions. A cost-benefit analysis led to an optimised design with reduced SQL licensing costs and hardware delivering 40% more performance per core. Storage modernisation was achieved with HPE Alletra 9000 arrays and InfoSight for AI-driven management. Azure BUaaS ensured data protection and business continuity. Collaborative vendor management with the HPE account manager ensured client support.
Approach.
Our architects initiated a detailed technical assessment to identify SQL architecture issues, followed by a transparent explanation of problems and solutions. A cost-benefit analysis led to an optimised design with reduced SQL licensing costs and hardware delivering 40% more performance per core. Storage modernisation was achieved with HPE Alletra 9000 arrays and InfoSight for AI-driven management. Azure BUaaS ensured data protection and business continuity. Collaborative vendor management with the HPE account manager ensured client support.
The Results.
The client benefited from reduced SQL licensing costs and a 40% increase in SQL performance. Enhanced storage capabilities were provided by HPE Alletra 9000 arrays and InfoSight, simplifying management and improving throughput. Azure BUaaS ensured business continuity. The project successfully addressed initial vendor dissatisfaction, building trust and generating positive client feedback.
The Results.
The client benefited from reduced SQL licensing costs and a 40% increase in SQL performance. Enhanced storage capabilities were provided by HPE Alletra 9000 arrays and InfoSight, simplifying management and improving throughput. Azure BUaaS ensured business continuity. The project successfully addressed initial vendor dissatisfaction, building trust and generating positive client feedback.
The Results.
The client benefited from reduced SQL licensing costs and a 40% increase in SQL performance. Enhanced storage capabilities were provided by HPE Alletra 9000 arrays and InfoSight, simplifying management and improving throughput. Azure BUaaS ensured business continuity. The project successfully addressed initial vendor dissatisfaction, building trust and generating positive client feedback.
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Focusing on what matters, beyond the quote.
We’re not interested in just shipping boxes or pushing you into a vendor roadmap. We engineer a solution that aligns with your business growth plan – an IT solution that is scalable for the future.
This is how we do it:
Whole Life Cost Focus.
We’re building IT infrastructures designed for longevity and efficiency. Analysing and optimising every component cost across the system’s lifespan.
Initial vs. Long Term Value.
By ensuring the durability and performance of your IT architecture, we help you avoid unnecessary upgrades and maintenance costs for maximum value over the operational lifespan.
Better suited, better supported.
Stop settling for one-size-fits-all IT. We ensure your solution is perfectly suited to your unique requirements. Complete with our comprehensive online and on-site support.
Focusing on what matters, beyond the quote.
We’re not interested in just shipping boxes or pushing you into a vendor roadmap. We engineer a solution that aligns with your business growth plan – an IT solution that is scalable for the future.
This is how we do it:
Whole Life Cost Focus.
We’re building IT infrastructures designed for longevity and efficiency. Analysing and optimising every component cost across the system’s lifespan.
Initial vs. Long Term Value.
By ensuring the durability and performance of your IT architecture, we help you avoid unnecessary upgrades and maintenance costs for maximum value over the operational lifespan.
Better suited, better supported.
Stop settling for one-size-fits-all IT. We ensure your solution is perfectly suited to your unique requirements. Complete with our comprehensive online and on-site support.
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Stop reacting to technology changes and start leading them. Discuss your current challenges and long-term goals with our team of architects.
Future-proof your IT infrastructure with us.
Stop reacting to technology changes and start leading them. Discuss your current challenges and long-term goals with our team of architects.
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