It is hard to keep up to speed with the rate of innovation in storage technology. Ten years ago we typically viewed storage as ‘just a bunch of disks' directly attached to individual servers. Now, however, there is a bewildering variety of options and considerations.
For those customers who have struggled to keep pace with this technology Logicalis has devised an innovative methodology to review existing systems, ascertain requirements and devise a storage roadmap which addresses a critical component of an organisation's IT strategy.
The motivation to commission an Enterprise Storage Assessment (ESA) is typically quite diverse. Reasons often cited range from performance and capacity planning; systems management concerns; data retention, protection and Rresilience issues; regulatory compliance and Operational costs savings through de-commissioning expensive old systems.
The deliverables from an ESA are quite specific. Logicalis will produce:
- Systems Inventory – often needed simply to update a company's asset register.
- Capacity and Utilisation Review
- Storage Virtualisation ScoreCard – which positions your company with the landscape of options available.
- Solutions Review and Roadmap – relating to your specific motivations.
We have also devised a range of optional deliverables:
- Database Insight
- Back Up Review
- Data Retention and Archiving Requirements Assessments.
If you are considering an investment in Storage systems and feel you would benefit from a vendor agnostic recommendation – please contact our specialist Storage practice and discuss an Enterprise Storage Assessment.
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