The migration to Linux environments and open source applications supposes a huge advantage based on the license cost saving. Open Sistemas analyzed for Unidad Editorial the impact that a migration of this kind could generate in the group.
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Identified Demand / Problem
- Linux environment migration
- License saving / environment homogeneization
- Different levels of profile and work stations
- Need of integration with LDAP, Samba, Agata, Proyecta, ...
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Description
- 200 Windows servers aprox. and 2300 work stations
- Alñternative to MSExchange: Zimbra
- Network services, VPN, etc. Alternatives to Nortel products and voip
- Important license cost with non homogeneous environment and service issues
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How the problem was solved
- Migration proposal from VMWare to RHEV ( 30 hypervisors )
- Backup Bacula solution
- Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization for Servers
- Supported by open source technology and Linux (KVM)
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Business outcome
- License cost saving, easier administration
- Virtualization presentations superior to VMWare
