Kinescope

Improving and optimizing Kinescope's Ceph clusters and performance

About Kinescope

Industry & location .

Kinescope operates in the dynamic media industry and is located in Emmen, The Netherlands. The company focuses on providing innovative and high-quality video solutions tailored specifically to the diverse needs of businesses across various sectors.

Product & service .

Kinescope specializes in building digital video infrastructures that are both affordable and technologically advanced. Their services ensure that clients have reliable access to professional video solutions while maintaining data security within legal jurisdictions.

Mission .

Kinescope’s mission is to make professional video solutions accessible to businesses of all sorts and sizes. They prioritize data security and continually strive to provide clients with the most reliable and advanced infrastructure for their video needs.

- Alexander Pavlychev, co-founder of Kinescope.

The challenges

Ceph configuration

Kinescope faced difficulties in configuring their Ceph cluster and required expert assistance. They sought 24/7 support to ensure optimal performance and reliability.

Knowledge extension

The company needed an extension of their technical knowledge to effectively manage their infrastructure. This was crucial for enhancing their operational capabilities.

Version migration

The migration of their current Ceph version to a newer release posed a significant challenge. Kinescope aimed to migrate without downtime, which was critical for their operations.

Cluster rebalancing

Kinescope struggled with rebalancing their Ceph cluster, which was essential for maintaining quality service. They required guidance to ensure the cluster operated efficiently.

The solutions

Expert Consultancy

42on provided Kinescope with expert consultancy services to address their Ceph configuration challenges. This included tailored advice on improving redundancy and reliability, ensuring that Kinescope's video platform met high standards.

Emergency Assistance

42on offered 24/7 Emergency Assistance to support Kinescope in maintaining uptime for their video platform. This proactive support helped Kinescope navigate issues swiftly, ensuring continuous operation and minimal disruption.

- Alexander Pavlychev, co-founder of Kinescope.

The results

Improved rerformance

As a result of the consultancy and Emergency Assistance, Kinescope experienced significant improvements in their Ceph cluster's performance. The rebalancing efforts led to enhanced service quality and reliability.

Seamless migration

The migration to the latest stable version of Ceph was executed smoothly, with no downtime reported. This achievement was crucial for Kinescope, as they could not afford interruptions in service.

Enhanced redundancy

Kinescope received detailed and specific advice on enhancing redundancy within their infrastructure. This guidance allowed them to further refine and strengthen their video platform's overall reliability.

Effective teamwork

The collaboration with 42on fostered a seamless working relationship, embodying the principles of open source teamwork. Kinescope benefited from a supportive partnership that facilitated their operational goals.

- Alexander Pavlychev, co-founder of Kinescope.

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.