Implementation

Implementation

1. Sizing and Planning

  • What hardware is coming to end of life?
  • What resources will each server and desktop need?
  • What machines will remain physical?
  • Will storage and business continuity be provided for those resources?
  • Will SmartStyle integrate with the existing network?
  • What machines will send data offsite (physical and virtual)?

2. Setup and Configuration

  • Rack the SmartStyle Cloud Servers
  • Configure the SmartStyle Environment
  • Install the SmartStyle Management Tools

3. Migration

  • Install the Physical to Virtual Migration Agent
  • Migrate physical machines
  • Setup User Accounts to connect to Virtual Desktops

4. Configure extended business continuity

  • Install the MirrorCloud Software on both physical and virtual machines
  • Configure the Offsite Transport Software
  • Send data to Zenith’s Collocation Facility

5. On-going Administration from Zenith’s NOC

  • Monitor and manage core platform