IT Infrastructure Design

I specialize in designing and implementing robust IT infrastructure solutions for enterprise environments. With 21 years of experience in enterprise IT, I provide comprehensive infrastructure services that ensure reliability, scalability, and performance for your critical business systems.

My approach focuses on creating efficient, future-proof infrastructure that maximizes your technology investments while providing the flexibility and security modern businesses require.

Infrastructure
Solutions

Infrastructure Services

Storage Solutions

Expert design and implementation of enterprise storage systems to meet your data management needs.

SAN/NAS architecture
EMC VNX/Hitachi AMS implementation
iSCSI and Fibre Channel networks
Storage performance optimization

Data Center Management

Expert management and optimization of data center environments for maximum efficiency.

Data center consolidation
Rack optimization and cable management
Power and cooling efficiency
Disaster recovery planning

System Monitoring

Proactive monitoring solutions to ensure system health and performance.

Nagios Core implementation
Uptime monitoring
Resource utilization tracking
Alert configuration

Hardware Management

Expert management of physical server infrastructure and data center equipment.

HP server hardware
Blade system configuration
APC power infrastructure
KVM management

Infrastructure Planning

Assessment

Comprehensive evaluation of your current infrastructure to identify strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities for improvement.

Design

Custom infrastructure architecture design tailored to your specific business requirements and technical constraints.

Implementation

Expert deployment of infrastructure solutions with minimal disruption to your business operations.

Optimization

Fine-tuning of your infrastructure to maximize performance, reliability, and resource utilization.

Case Study: Data Center Consolidation

The Challenge

A client needed to consolidate multiple data centers into a single, efficient facility while ensuring minimal downtime and maintaining service levels. The existing infrastructure was spread across three locations with inconsistent hardware and configurations.

The Solution

I designed and implemented a comprehensive data center consolidation strategy:

Conducted thorough inventory and dependency mapping of all infrastructure components
Designed a new consolidated data center layout with improved power and cooling efficiency
Implemented standardized hardware configurations across all systems
Created a phased migration plan with minimal service disruption
Established redundant connectivity between all critical systems

The Results

The consolidation project delivered significant benefits:

66%

Reduction in data center footprint

45%

Decrease in power consumption

50%

Reduction in cooling costs

99.9%

Improved system uptime

Technologies

EMC VNX Storage Hitachi AMS Cisco Networking HP C7000 Chassis HP Blade Systems iSCSI Networks Fibre Channel Nagios Core APC Power Infrastructure Avocent KVM Infoblox DNS 10GB Networking

My Infrastructure Approach

Balance Cost & Performance

I design infrastructure solutions that optimize the balance between cost efficiency and performance requirements.

Build in Redundancy

I incorporate appropriate redundancy at all levels to ensure business continuity and minimize downtime.

Plan for Scalability

I design infrastructure that can easily scale to accommodate future growth and changing business needs.

Document Everything

I provide comprehensive documentation of all infrastructure components, configurations, and procedures.

Ready to Optimize Your IT Infrastructure?

I provide remote infrastructure consulting services throughout New England and beyond, with occasional on-site visits as needed. Let's discuss how my infrastructure expertise can help streamline your IT operations.

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