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Schuberg Philis selects Arista for its Mission Critical Cloud as part of a successful and ongoing journey to meet its 100% principle
Technology Category
- Platform as a Service (PaaS) - Connectivity Platforms
- Platform as a Service (PaaS) - Data Management Platforms
- Networks & Connectivity - Ethernet
Applicable Industries
- Software
- Professional Service
Applicable Functions
- Business Operation
- Facility Management
Use Cases
- Remote Asset Management
Services
- Cloud Planning, Design & Implementation Services
- System Integration
- Software Design & Engineering Services
The Challenge
Schuberg Philis needed a flexible switching architecture to support its 'Cloud Pods' and create a mission-critical cloud for its customers. The company operates under a 100% principle, ensuring product quality, customer satisfaction, and openness. With nearly 500 customers, including major banks and supermarket chains, Schuberg Philis required a robust infrastructure to meet the high demands of its clients. In 2011, as cloud computing was gaining traction, Schuberg Philis recognized the need for agility and flexibility offered by cloud solutions. However, their customers were conservative and hesitant about public cloud adoption. Therefore, Schuberg Philis embarked on a project to build its own Mission Critical Cloud, setting stringent security and performance criteria to meet their high standards.
About The Customer
Schuberg Philis is a prominent name in the Dutch technology landscape, known for its innovation and excellence in customer service and environmental responsibility. The company serves a diverse range of clients, from multinational giants to smaller local organizations. Schuberg Philis has been a pioneer in open source, cloud computing, virtual networking, DevOps, and automation. With a team of nearly 200 staff, the company offers a wide portfolio of services, including infrastructure configuration, software platform management, and application landscape orchestration. Schuberg Philis operates from its headquarters near Schiphol Airport and serves global customers, many of whom require 24/7 IT expertise.
The Solution
Schuberg Philis, with its deep DevOps culture, initially worked with both OpenStack and CloudStack to create a proof of concept cloud. They eventually chose CloudStack and began contributing to its development. The hardware aspect, including 'cloud pods' of networking, compute, and storage, was also crucial. Schuberg Philis selected Arista 7150 Series switches for their high performance and ultra-low latency. The open Linux on Arista switches allowed for powerful new capabilities and automation across the Critical Cloud Infrastructure. Schuberg Philis used Arista switches as the top-of-rack switch for their standardized 'cloud pods,' which included compute and storage for their critical cloud infrastructure. Each pod was managed using 'Cosmic,' Schuberg Philis' fork of the original CloudStack platform. Over 100 pods were deployed across four high-availability data centers, creating a resilient cloud infrastructure. The integration of Arista platforms into their SDN architecture provided phenomenal performance and allowed for the development of unique features.
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