Systems Integration Projects

Proxmox Virtualization for Legacy Systems

Company: L****X

Technologies Used: Proxmox, Linux, Legacy Applications

Goals: Migrate legacy systems from bare metal to Proxmox for improved manageability and resource efficiency.

Challenges: Preserving compatibility and ensuring smooth migration without data loss.

Solutions: Configured Proxmox environment, set up virtual machines for each legacy system, and performed controlled migrations to avoid disruptions.

Outcome: Achieved a 40% reduction in hardware maintenance costs, with easier management and backup for legacy applications.

Hybrid Cloud Migration with AWS Direct Connect

Company: M****X

Technologies Used: VMware, AWS Direct Connect, AWS EC2

Goals: Migrate on-premises VMware workloads to AWS for enhanced scalability and disaster recovery.

Challenges: Ensuring low-latency connections and securing data in transit during the migration process.

Solutions: Set up an AWS Direct Connect link for high-speed, secure data transfer, migrated workloads to AWS EC2, and configured backup policies.

Outcome: Reduced latency and increased resilience for migrated applications, with AWS as a disaster recovery solution for on-premises infrastructure.

VPN-Linked Dev/Test Environment for Hybrid Development

Company: S****XX

Technologies Used: KVM, VPN Link, On-Premises to AWS

Goals: Establish a hybrid dev/test environment with secure access to on-premises data while using cloud resources.

Challenges: Maintaining security and consistent connectivity across on-premises and cloud environments.

Solutions: Deployed KVM for on-premises dev/test environments, set up VPN links to AWS, and configured isolated network paths for secure data exchange.

Outcome: Enabled flexible development cycles using cloud resources while securely accessing on-premises data, improving productivity by 30%.

VMware Cloud Integration for Burst Capacity

Company: D****X

Technologies Used: VMware, AWS Direct Connect, Autoscaling

Goals: Utilize AWS cloud resources to handle seasonal traffic peaks without expanding on-premises infrastructure.

Challenges: Managing load distribution and ensuring seamless integration with existing VMware resources.

Solutions: Configured AWS Direct Connect to link VMware workloads with AWS EC2 instances, set up autoscaling policies, and used cloud resources to support burst demand.

Outcome: Achieved 99.9% availability during peak traffic periods and optimized cost by scaling cloud resources only as needed.

Cross-Platform Integration Using Virtual Machines

Company: A****X

Technologies Used: VMware, Proxmox, Windows, Linux

Goals: Integrate Windows and Linux applications in a virtualized environment to streamline operations.

Challenges: Ensuring compatibility between Windows and Linux applications in a single environment.

Solutions: Set up VMware for Windows applications and Proxmox for Linux, configured network bridges for seamless communication, and implemented shared storage for data exchange.

Outcome: Achieved unified operations with reduced latency in cross-platform interactions, improving overall efficiency.

Remote Access Solutions for Virtualized Environments

Company: B****XX

Technologies Used: Proxmox, VPN, Linux

Goals: Enable secure remote access to virtualized servers for offsite management and troubleshooting.

Challenges: Ensuring security and reliability of remote access for virtualized infrastructure.

Solutions: Configured VPN for secure access to Proxmox, set up role-based access control, and implemented monitoring to track remote sessions.

Outcome: Enhanced support capabilities with secure offsite access, reducing response time for remote troubleshooting by 30%.

Server Consolidation and Resource Optimization

Company: D****X

Technologies Used: VMware, Resource Pools, SAN Storage

Goals: Consolidate multiple underutilized servers to reduce physical footprint and resource waste.

Challenges: Ensuring no impact on performance during server consolidation.

Solutions: Used VMware to migrate physical servers into virtual resource pools, allocated SAN storage, and monitored resource usage for efficient scaling.

Outcome: Achieved a 50% reduction in physical server count, improving resource utilization and cutting operational costs.

Multi-Tenant Virtualized Environment Setup

Company: E****XX

Technologies Used: Proxmox, Linux, VLAN, Virtual Bridges

Goals: Set up a multi-tenant environment to securely host services for multiple clients.

Challenges: Isolating resources and managing access for multiple clients on shared infrastructure.

Solutions: Configured Proxmox for multi-tenancy, set up separate VMs for each client with VLAN-based network isolation, and utilized virtual bridges to segregate network traffic.

Outcome: Enabled secure multi-client hosting, reducing infrastructure costs while maintaining data security for each tenant through effective network segmentation.