
Technology Category
- Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) - Cloud Computing
- Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) - Cloud Databases
Applicable Industries
- Electronics
- Semiconductors
Applicable Functions
- Maintenance
- Procurement
Use Cases
- Construction Management
- Infrastructure Inspection
Services
- System Integration
The Challenge
Sony Italia had a local server infrastructure that was experiencing reduced performance and reliability due to growth in data volumes and user numbers. They needed a cost-effective solution to replace their physical servers and reduce power and cooling requirements in the data center.
The Customer
Sony Corporation
About The Customer
Sony Italia is a subsidiary of Sony Corporation, a global electronics company. Sony Italia employs approximately 250 people and operates in Milan.
The Solution
Sony Italia implemented server virtualization using SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) with Xen virtualization technology. They also utilized SUSE Linux Enterprise High Availability Extension for a resilient, clustered solution. PlateSpin Migrate was used to simplify the migration process.
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