HKU

HKU

Challenges
and objectives

The objective that HKU set out was to migrate from SUSE Enterprise Storage (SES) to an open-source Ceph version with open source support.

Find another support solution

SUSE announced they would stop supporting Ceph. As SES was a service that HKU applied, they needed to find another support solution and seek advice based on support options.

Migrate current Ceph version

They also wanted to migrate their current Ceph version to one of the latest Ceph versions.

Move from SES support

HKU set out to move from their current SES support to 42on Emergency Assistance Ceph support.

Keep SUSE as underlying OS

They wanted to keep SUSE as the underlying OS in order to avoid creating more complexity.

No hick-ups or downtime

Because a lot of students rely on the Ceph backbone, the objective for HKU was to conduct this migration without any hick-ups or downtime in the environment.

Services provided to HKU

Ceph migration

42on conducted a migration from SUSE Storage Enterprise Support (SES) to Upstream Ceph for the HKU.

Support migration

42on assisted the HKU with they migration an older Ceph version to the latest Ceph version.

Confidence

By working together, now there is enough knowledge to continue with the Ceph Community version.

Containerization

We containerized the HKU infrastructure, while keeping it on the SUSE platform to avoid complexity.

Teamwork

We ensured a smooth and efficient way of working, exactly how open source support should be.

Consultancy

We scheduled time within a short time frame and gave trusted advise based on contextual information.

About 42on

42on supports Ceph teams with the complete operation of Ceph clusters by providing consultancy, training, Emergency Assistance, and Managed Services.

Why choose 42on as your partner for your open-source infrastructure?

Ceph experts

We are a professional team of Ceph experts that work and communicate closely together to ensure optimal results.

Emergency Assistance

We offer Emergency Assistance for your Ceph environment that applies 24/7, no matter the country or timezone you are in.

We are experienced

We are experienced in working with big as well as small companies and are committed to keeping your Ceph cluster, running at all times.

We are an internationally operating company

We aim look for long term relationships.

Open infrastructure community

We are actively involved in well known and active open source communities such as the Ceph foundation.

We love Ceph

Perhaps most importantly; we are in love with open source and Ceph.

Work with
42on

Email

info@42on.com

Location

Stationsplein 62
Baarn, 3743 KM
The Netherlands

Phone

+31 (0) 88 5454 942