Since 2003, Ringwood Secondary College has partnered with technology solutions provider, VIXTRO. A technology agnostic firm, VIXTRO analysed the school’s strategic needs and translated them into a cutting edge, scalable IT architecture.
Because the school already used Cisco routing and switching, wireless and web filtering, Cisco HyperFlex naturally made the shortlist. But it was by no means a shoe-in. Together, the school and VIXTRO examined a number of other technologies, but in the end, Cisco won out, because of its speed, simplicity, reliability and cost-effectiveness.
According to Phillips, “The reality is, it’s just more reliable, with overall lower latency and a single point of management for storage. Its de-duplication and smart compression are also a big plus, because they allow us to make much more efficient use of our storage hardware.”
So Cisco HyperFlex is now at the heart of the school’s server infrastructure. It does everything - from computing to storage to networking. It’s integrated with a VEEAM backup solution and a vast WiFi system, with approximately 100 access points.
But surprisingly, despite the sophistication of the system, the school, together with VIXTRO, was able to implement the HyperFlex solution within a week, including the migration of 90 virtual servers.
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