Edmonds Community College Enhances IT Infrastructure with Nutanix Enterprise Cloud Platform
Customer Company Size
Large Corporate
Region
- America
Country
- United States
Product
- Nutanix Enterprise Cloud Platform
- Dell EMC XC730xd-12
- Microsoft Hyper-V
Tech Stack
- Hyperconverged Infrastructure
- Virtualization
Implementation Scale
- Enterprise-wide Deployment
Impact Metrics
- Productivity Improvements
- Energy Saving
- Customer Satisfaction
Technology Category
- Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) - Cloud Computing
- Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) - Hybrid Cloud
Applicable Industries
- Education
Applicable Functions
- Business Operation
Use Cases
- Remote Asset Management
- Energy Management System
Services
- Cloud Planning, Design & Implementation Services
- System Integration
About The Customer
Edmonds Community College, located in Lynnwood, Washington, is a prominent institution in the higher education sector. With a robust faculty and staff of over 1,500 and a student body exceeding 11,000, the college is committed to providing quality education and services. The college's IT infrastructure plays a crucial role in supporting its educational and administrative functions. As technology evolves, Edmonds CC strives to keep its systems up-to-date to ensure optimal performance and reliability for its users. The college's decision to upgrade its IT infrastructure reflects its dedication to maintaining a high standard of service for students, staff, and faculty.
The Challenge
Edmonds Community College faced challenges with their existing HPE blade server infrastructure, which was nearing the end of support. The complexity of managing the HPE environment was a significant issue, as it required meticulous tracking of firmware updates and compatibility. The IT team was spending excessive time on maintenance, which was not sustainable. Additionally, the college was experiencing reliability issues with their HPE SAN systems, with frequent hard drive failures. The need for a more reliable and easier-to-manage solution was evident, prompting the search for a new infrastructure.
The Solution
To address the challenges, Edmonds Community College decided to transition to a hyperconverged infrastructure by adopting the Nutanix Enterprise Cloud Platform. The IT team conducted a thorough evaluation of potential solutions, considering the cost and impact of replacing the existing HPE systems, moving to the cloud, or adopting a hyperconverged infrastructure. Nutanix was chosen for its support of the Microsoft Hyper-V hypervisor and its ability to simplify management. The college purchased a 5-node Nutanix on Dell EMC XC Series cluster, which allowed for a seamless transition of nearly 80% of their virtual machines, including critical administrative applications. This move significantly reduced the complexity of system management and improved overall performance and reliability.
Operational Impact
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