gridscale

Helping gridscaleovercome their Ceph cluster challenges

Industry & location .

gridscale operates in the hosting industry and is located in Köln, Germany. The company specializes in providing professional Platform as a Service (PaaS) and Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) solutions, catering to a diverse range of client needs.

Product & service .

gridscale offers innovative cloud computing solutions that adjust IT resources in real-time, ensuring optimal performance and reliability. Their services are designed to meet complex requirements while providing intuitive interfaces that enhance development speed and security.

Mission .

The mission of gridscale is to deliver cutting-edge technology that solves user problems through continuous automation and support. They aim to create exceptional user experiences by focusing on quality, stability, as well as flexibility in their services.

- Felix Kronlage-Dammers, COO at gridscale.

The challenges

Ceph updates

gridscale faced difficulties in updating their Ceph cluster, and required assistance for four major updates. The need for timely updates was critical to maintaining system performance and security.

Knowledge distribution

gridscale aimed to foster a culture of continuous learning within their organization. They recognized the importance of distributing knowledge across various teams to enhance overall operational effectiveness.

Automation issues

At one point, the automation of Ceph updates ceased, leading to concerns about operational efficiency. Restoring this automation was essential for gridscale to ensure seamless updates in the future.

Cluster optimization

The company sought to limit the size of their clusters to simplify maintenance and reduce the risk of widespread failures. This strategy was intended to minimize the impact on data and customers in case of issues.

The solutions

Ceph upgrade

42on provided comprehensive support in upgrading gridscale's entire Ceph environment, alleviating concerns about the process. This upgrade ensured that gridscale could operate on the latest version of Ceph, enhancing performance and security.

Operational support

42on offered tactical and operational support, addressing various issues that arose within the Ceph environment. Their expertise helped gridscale resolve technical malfunctions and maintain a healthy operational state, allowing the team to focus on their clients.

- Felix Kronlage-Dammers, COO at gridscale.

The results

Emergency Assistance

42on provided 24/7 Emergency Assistance for gridscale's Ceph environment, ensuring that help was available whenever needed. This support was crucial for maintaining uptime and reliability.

Expertise and training

With a team of Ceph experts, 42on delivered consultancy and training, enhancing their internal capabilities. This collaboration fostered a deeper understanding of Ceph, empowering gridscale to manage their infrastructure more effectively.

Reference architecture

42on assisted gridscale in creating a reference architecture for their services, optimizing efficiency and performance. This strategic framework enabled gridscale to deliver their offerings more effectively to clients.

Long-term partnership

The collaboration between gridscale and 42on established a long-term partnership focused on continuous improvement and innovation. This has positioned gridscale to be able to quickly adapt to future challenges and changes.

- Felix Kronlage-Dammers, COO at gridscale

About 42on

42on supports Ceph teams with the complete operation of Ceph clusters by providing Consultancy, Training, Emergency Assistance, and Managed Services.

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Why choose 42on as your partner for your open-source infrastructure?

Genuine commitment

42on's passion for open source, particularly Ceph, is not just a statement but a core ethos. Actively engaged in the Ceph and related open source communities, our contributions to GitHub, tech blogs and events showcase our enthusiastic involvement

Vendor agnostic approach

We avoid vendor lock-in and work together with clients that use open source or subscribed Ceph. This vendor-agnostic approach ensures clients have the freedom to choose their preferred vendor while benefiting from 42on's expert support and guidance.

Control tailored to your preferences

We understand that every business has unique needs. Therefore, we provide a range of services that allow you to customize your level of control. You can choose to maintain complete control or delegate tasks as you see fit.