Server Consolidation
Domino Server Consolidation Scenario with DNA Network Analysis
The Lotus Domino Server Consolidation Scenario with DNA Network Analysis is a proven analysis method that enables you to identify current server locations which are candidates for consolidation in order to lower costs of hardware, Domino server licenses and administration. The solution’s deliverables include the sizing of the consolidated hardware and network infrastructure. Decisions can be made faster because the outcomes are verifiable - they are based on facts obtained from your Domino systems.
Trust Factory presents concrete conclusions and recommendations, as well as all the data required to migrate users and databases.
All findings, conclusions and recommendations are illuminated during an interactive management briefing by Trust Factory. All reports, spreadsheets are made available to you after the briefing.
The Lotus Domino Server Consolidation Scenario with DNA Network Analysis solution is delivered in the following concise stages:
1 – Requirements Gathering
During the intake interview with the customer, Trust Factory identifies customer specific aspects regarding areas like:
* Domino Infrastructure
* Platform choice
* Redundancy / back-up / fail-over policy
* Other strategic developments that could potentially affect the future Domino environment
* Customer stakeholders for this DNA assignment
From Trust Factory side, the customer is informed about relevant requirements to measure these aspects.
2 - Data Collection
The stakeholders are requested to execute the data collection using the DNA Data Collector, if desired, with the support of the Trust Factory consultant.
3 - Processing and Analysis
The collected data is imported into the DNA Data Warehouse (normally off-site), where the analyses will be performed.
4 – Interim Management Meeting
During an interactive management briefing (on-site at your premises or on-line via a Lotus Instant Messaging connection) the Trust Factory consultant presents the findings related to current user demand, system activity, optimization opportunities and consolidation potential. The findings, integrated with the customer’s input during this interim meeting, form the foundation for the final activity stages.
5 – Sizing
Following the interim meeting, the final server locations can be assigned. Based on the analysis findings, the sizing parameters can be translated to server hardware specifications and network bandwidth requirements.
6 – Final Management Meeting
During a second and final interactive management briefing (on-site at your premises or on-line via a Lotus Instant Messaging connection) the Trust Factory consultant presents the full scope of all findings, including the candidate server locations, server hardware specifications and network bandwidth requirements.
Deliverables
The deliverables of the Lotus Domino Server Consolidation Scenario with DNA Network Analysis are presented within a 30-days time window after examination of the data collection. Presentation is through a unique customer account accessible via a secure portal. The data made available within the portal is as follows:
Management Report
While the management briefing highlights significant observations, the management report covers all analysis topics including an overview of candidate server locations and network bandwidth requirements. Topics are reported in detail, along with tables and graphs, as well as hyperlinks to the corresponding spreadsheets available via the portal.
Pre-formatted Analysis Spreadsheets
For each analysis topic, the Lotus Domino Server Consolidation Scenario with DNA Network Analysis solution produces pre-formatted spreadsheets. These spreadsheets contain all underlying facts about system and end-user activity, as well as deployment and configuration data regarding the entire Domino environment. Each spreadsheet can be used to project alternative aggregation levels, to simulate scenarios, to perform follow-up activities or even to conduct additional specific analyses.
Business Benefits of the DNA Server Consolidation Scenario
Any organisation utilizing a complex environment should seriously consider the DNA Server Consolidation Scenario. DNA Network Analysis ensures that:
* Costs of server hardware, server licenses and administration are significantly reduced (up to 50%).
* Quality of service is maintained and where possible improved.
* Your infrastructure can evolve with changing business requirements.
