Seamless Data Center Migration for a Community Healthcare Provider
In today’s fast-paced healthcare environment, ensuring uninterrupted access to data is essential. When a Midwest community healthcare provider faced the daunting challenge of migrating their data center while maintaining seamless operations, they partnered with WIN to help. They needed a solution that would not only meet their immediate needs but also offer robust, scalable infrastructure for the future.
The Challenge
The healthcare organization was growing and needed additional bandwidth to support their needs. As they were planning to undergo a data center migration, they needed to ensure uptime to prevent any disruption to their network, which could adversely affect patient care.
Our Customized Solution
Our experienced team of network engineers took time to meet with the client and listen to their needs. Following this engagement, the WIN engineering team designed a custom solution for the healthcare provider that included: a fast deployment of temporary connections, transition to permanent connections and multi-layered network diversity.
The project began with a quick deployment of two 10Gbps temporary connections. These enabled the client to complete the necessary data transfer efficiently and securely. Once the data migration was complete, we transitioned to a more permanent setup. This involved implementing two diverse 10Gbps connections to ensure robust and reliable network performance. The diversity of these connections was achieved through multiple routes and Link Failure Propagation (LFP), which ensures an instant switch to a secondary link in case of any failure, thus maintaining 100% uptime.
To further enhance reliability and performance, we implemented a Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) segment routing strategy. This added multiple layers of redundancy and diversity, significantly reducing the risk of network outages and ensuring continuous data flow.
The Outcome
The client was very happy with the solution they received. The WIN team was able to meet their project timeline and ensured a smooth transition to the new data center.
Even when a minor issue arose during the project, the client was able to quickly contact the WIN team and we had it resolved within an hour, demonstrating our commitment to their operational continuity. This project not only met their immediate needs but also strengthened our relationship with the client.
Overview
Benefits to the Client
Enhanced Bandwidth
The client now enjoys ample bandwidth with room for future growth, supporting their expanding data needs.
Improved Reliability
The multi-layered diversity and LFP ensure that their network remains operational, even in the event of a link failure.
Scalability
The scalable infrastructure allows the client to easily upgrade their bandwidth and adapt to increasing demands.
Risk Mitigation
The robust and redundant network design minimizes the risk of downtime, ensuring continuous access to critical healthcare information.