Client:
University of Colombo School of Computing (UCSC), the pioneering institution in computer science education in Sri Lanka, is known for its significant role in ICT services.
Challenge:
UCSC faced the challenge of modernizing its ICT infrastructure to better serve its academic and administrative functions. The need was to transition from a traditional setup with multiple physical servers and networking equipment to a more efficient, cloud-based environment. This transformation was crucial to enhance the delivery of educational and ICT services to affiliated institutions and the university community.
Solution:
- Implementation of VMware vCloud: VSIS partnered with UCSC to deliver Sri Lanka’s first VMware vCloud solution in a government agency, marking a significant milestone in the country’s ICT sector.
- Server Consolidation through Virtualization: The transformation involved reducing a large number of physical servers by converting them into virtual machines, optimizing space and energy usage.
- Software-Defined Networking: Adopting VMware’s Software Defined Network, UCSC was able to streamline its network infrastructure by converting certain physical network switches into virtual devices, enhancing network efficiency and reducing hardware dependency.
- Simplified and Efficient ICT Infrastructure: The new cloud environment facilitated a more straightforward and manageable ICT infrastructure, allowing the IT team at UCSC to focus more on delivering value to the academic and student community through a simplified portal. This shift significantly reduced the complexities of managing multiple physical servers and network devices, leading to improved operational efficiency.
