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 December 18, 2024

# Global Travel Company Modernizes Legacy Infrastructure with Red Hat OpenStack, Migrating 800+ VMs

    Shadow-Soft Team  ·   2 minute read

## Client Overview

A global travel company manages technology operations for high-end resorts across multiple destinations. As a prominent player in the luxury hospitality industry, their infrastructure supports critical operations that deliver exceptional guest experiences across their international locations.

## The Challenge

The company faced mounting pressure to modernize their aging infrastructure while maintaining the high-performance requirements of their luxury hospitality operations. With over 800 virtual machines running on CentOS 6 spread across two Canadian data centers, they needed a solution that would:

- Modernize their legacy infrastructure without disrupting operations
- Consolidate and streamline their VM management
- Provide a foundation for future scalability
- Enable more efficient resource utilization

The 11-month project timeline faced additional complexity when the CIO changed mid-project, requiring careful change management and stakeholder alignment.

## The Solution

After careful evaluation, the client chose to implement Red Hat OpenStack as their platform solution. Shadow-Soft was selected as the implementation partner to guide the transformation, bringing our deep expertise in Red Hat technologies and complex infrastructure modernization.

Our comprehensive approach included:

- Full infrastructure assessment and design
- Implementation of Red Hat OpenStack
- Migration of 800+ VMs from CentOS to Red Hat
- Team upskilling through Red Hat Training
- Development of Day 2 operations processes
- Establishment of long-term operational support

## Implementation Process

### Architecture Design Phase

- Conducted a thorough review of existing hardware and software requirements
- Developed initial deployment plan aligned with business objectives
- Validated all requirements for successful deployment
- Created detailed architecture documentation

### OpenStack Deployment

- Executed initial deployment with comprehensive testing
- Developed automation code using Terraform and Ansible
- Created detailed deployment and configuration documentation
- Implemented best practices for hybrid cloud operations

### Application Migration

1. Pilot Phase 
     - Collaborated on application prototype migrations
     - Tested and refined migration processes
     - Developed automated migration workflows
     - Documented successful migration patterns
2. Full Migration Phase 
     - Worked alongside the client team for systematic migrations
     - Provided real-time troubleshooting support
     - Created documentation for common migration scenarios
     - Ensured minimal disruption to business operations

### Day 2 Operations Development

- Established ITSM request to VM provisioning workflows
- Implemented comprehensive monitoring for OpenStack resources
- Created platform upgrade planning procedures
- Developed operational runbooks and documentation

## Key Features

- Modernized infrastructure platform based on Red Hat OpenStack
- Automated deployment and management capabilities
- Streamlined VM provisioning and management
- Enhanced monitoring and observability
- Improved resource utilization across data centers
- Standardized operational procedures

## Implementation Challenges

The project faced several significant challenges:

- Large-scale migration of 800+ VMs running critical operations
- Geographic complexity with two Canadian data centers
- Leadership change mid-project requiring additional stakeholder management
- Need for extensive team training and knowledge transfer

We addressed these challenges through:

- Careful planning and phased implementation approach
- Comprehensive training and documentation
- Regular stakeholder communication and alignment
- Flexible project management methodology

## Tools Used

- Red Hat OpenStack Platform
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux
- HashiCorp Terraform
- Red Hat Ansible
- Red Hat Training and Certification Programs

## Results

The implementation delivered significant improvements to the client's infrastructure:

### Technical Achievements

- Successfully consolidated entire CentOS deployment into Red Hat OpenStack
- Modernized two Canadian data centers
- Established automated deployment and management capabilities
- Created standardized operational procedures

### Business Impact

- Improved infrastructure reliability and performance
- Enhanced operational efficiency through automation
- Reduced management complexity
- Strengthened security posture
- Established a foundation for future growth

## Future Roadmap

The success of this implementation has opened new opportunities for continued modernization:

- Exploration of Red Hat OpenShift for container orchestration
- Ongoing Day 2 operations support through Shadow-Soft
- Continued team upskilling and certification
- Further automation and optimization initiatives

The engagement demonstrates how effective partnership between Shadow-Soft and the client delivered not just a technical transformation, but a foundation for continued innovation in luxury hospitality operations.

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