4 Common Questions on How to Transform Cloud Infrastructure with Minimal Efforts

Can you stay competitive and optimize cloud infrastructure without increasing the team’s workload or budget? This article aims at providing answers to that dilemma.

Let’s face it, we are lazy. We always want simple, efficient solutions that encompass everything. Usually, these solutions sound too good to be true. However, FishOS – Integrated Solution proves otherwise. Our recent collaboration with a leading German data center provider proves: it can streamline operations, cut cloud costs by 50%, and reduce administrative workload. Finally, this relatively new solution by Sardina Systems has already won the ‘Cloud Project of the Year’ award.

The Secret Behind the Success

Imagine launching or scaling a data center: sourcing hardware, configuring software, signing contracts… a complex process. FishOS – Integrated Solution simplifies it all. It provides everything that an enterprise needs from one vendor, under one contract, at a better price. The points below dive further into how Integrated Solution simplifies cloud infrastructure acquisition, empowering you to access a pre-built, automated, and innovative cloud management solution.

What Does It Take to Configure Hardware Smoothly?

When aiming for a scalable and cost-effective software + hardware solution that enables the rapid building of a production-ready cloud platform and system growth, it’s essential to prepare your technical requirements thoroughly. Hardware selection marks the beginning of your future infrastructure, and making the right choice is crucial. This process can generally be divided into two main parts.

The first part involves a tailored configuration based on the anticipated system’s workload. This is a critical point where deep expertise in the entire cloud infrastructure is necessary, and this block is provided as part of the Integrated Solution. As a developer company, not a consultancy, we can achieve this with no additional cost. As vendors of a pre-packaged system, we have a keen interest in building configurations that meet our standards for stability, high performance, energy efficiency, and optimized costs, which we promise to our clients.

The second block concerns hardware service. Here, we address potential hardware delivery challenges and issues this process may entail, such as customs clearance, logistics, and hardware warranty during the system’s lifetime. That is why we pay special attention to factors that may influence timeframes, ensuring a smooth delivery to your location. Simultaneously, our deep-rooted contacts in the industry guarantee the most reliable and client-oriented vendors. Our partners actively participate and oversee the entire process, maintaining their focus on trouble-free hardware performance, which will be managed by the Sardina Systems team in a manner that keeps us as the single point of contact.

How to Choose the Right Cloud Solution?

When considering a cloud solution, it is crucial to make a wise choice. OpenStack, for instance, stands out as a robust option. This open-source platform is recognized for its widespread user base across various industries globally, renowned for its stability, security, and interoperability. Moreover, the inherent advantages of open-source software cannot be overlooked. It is cost-effective, often eliminating license fees, highly adaptable to meet specific requirements, and flexible enough for deployment across multiple platforms. Additionally, its transparent code base enhances security by enabling swift identification and resolution of vulnerabilities, backed by a passionate community offering extensive resources.

However, it is essential to acknowledge that open-source software may not always encompass the full spectrum of features required to address diverse workload needs effectively. For tasks like disaster recovery, batch processing, simulation, development and testing, and others users might find certain functionalities lacking. Furthermore, navigating open-source solutions can pose challenges, particularly in the absence of centralized support. In such scenarios, seeking guidance from specialized professionals becomes advisable.

At Sardina Systems, we don’t sell consultations — our commitment lies in providing our clients with the most reliable systems. We take this responsibility seriously, ensuring that any technical issues encountered are promptly addressed. Our dedicated team guarantees that, depending on the complexity of the customer’s request, its resolution time may take just a few hours and normally won’t exceed a day. In particularly difficult situations, our experts will make every effort to resolve the issue as quickly as possible. This commitment extends to our Integrated Solution as well.

How Can Managing Cloud Infrastructure Be Made More Efficient and Straightforward?

Easily, just using the right approach. To simplify procurement and maintenance procedures, FishOS — Integrated Solution offers a single point of contact for both software and hardware. This streamlines the process by negotiating Sardina Systems’ license terms and finalizing details with the hardware provider under a unified agreement. Leasing options are also available to better suit your needs.

You will save time and effort with the swift hardware installation and rapid basic OpenStack deployment, managed off-site under our complete control. The Integrated Solution will be delivered to your location, where a one-day FishOS deployment will follow.

Once everything is set, several manual and automated tests ensure the system’s full compliance with the official OpenStack standard API and address specific client requests. Our technical support will always be at your disposal, demonstrating responsiveness, flexibility, problem-solving capabilities, and ease of communication.

IIn summary, your all-in-one solution will be ready within 3 to 9 weeks of receiving your inquiry, depending on the shipping destination and supply chain constraints. This allows you to focus your time, efforts, and resources on other business priorities, while the Integrated Solution efficiently supports your cloud infrastructure.

What Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Help Measure and Track the Success of Cloud Infrastructure?

Every customer may face unique obstacles that need to be addressed in advance within the Integrated Solution. Coordinating the list of KPIs during the proof-of-concept procedure, as suggested by Sardina Systems, guarantees that the Integrated Solution matches the client’s specific situation.

Three KPIs stand out as pivotal for any company in the process of evolving its cloud infrastructure.

Cost Reduction

The ability to save on both hardware and software holds a significant impact on business development. The ultimate cost reductions depend on the company’s existing rates with the cloud provider. On average, the Integrated Solution by Sardina Systems typically achieves a 50–60% reduction. The recipe for such an impressive result is simple: we are a direct open-source solution provider with no hidden consultation fees. We have secure hardware partner connections and a flexible pricing policy based on location and market.

Energy Efficiency

The opportunity for lower energy consumption, facilitated by modern hardware and optimized cloud infrastructure, can be advantageous for customers. Our current clients have reported an approximate 10% reduction in energy consumption following the Integrated Solution deployment. This has become possible not only due to energy-efficient hardware utilization but also thanks to FishOS’ unique features and components, such as the ML-enabled Workload Manager and Health Manager.

System Stability

Another crucial advantage of Sardina Systems’ OpenStack-based platform that perfectly aligns with the customers’ requirements is the overall system’s stability.

Here’s what our customers say about our solutions:

“Embracing Sardina System’s solutions aligns with GRASS-MERKUR’s strategic focus on cloud services. This partnership enables us to concentrate on our core business of guiding customers through their cloud strategy, ensuring continued growth and success in the future.”

Johannes Nöth, Head of Managed Services & Cloud Services at GRASS-MERKUR

Learn more about the Integrated Solution’s benefits here.