Leissner
Leissner’s infrastructure depended heavily on VMware for virtualization and storage, which was reliable but limited flexibility. As the business grew, concerns about stability and control over costs and future scalability arose.
Changes in licensing terms and ownership introduced uncertainty, especially for smaller customers like Leissner. They questioned whether they still had control over costs, flexibility, and their future roadmap, which created strategic hesitation.
Expanding storage capacity was difficult due to vendor-specific hardware dependencies, which were expensive and not scalable. This limited their ability to grow efficiently and adapt to increasing demand.
The team recognized that moving towards open source infrastructure could provide more flexibility and control. However, they lacked the expertise and tools to make this transition smoothly, which posed a significant challenge.
42on provided Leissner with comprehensive Ceph training, focusing on creating a shared foundation across their team. The training went beyond basics, including hands-on scenarios, environment setup, and troubleshooting exercises. This approach helped Leissner build internal expertise and confidence in managing open source infrastructure.
The Ceph training provided by 42on, emphasized vendor-neutral solutions, enabling Leissner to develop a structured, repeatable process for building their internal Ceph knowledge. This approach allowed Leissner to explore new components and future-proof their infrastructure without relying on proprietary hardware or limited platforms.
Post-training, Leissner felt more confident with Ceph and with managing it independently, which reduced reliance on external vendors and increased control over their infrastructure.
Leissner’s infrastructure became more scalable and adaptable, supporting future growth and expanding storage capacity without vendor lock-in.
The training provided valuable insights into open source infrastructure, empowering Leissner to make informed decisions about future deployments and upgrades.
Leissner’s move to open source infrastructure marked a significant strategic shift, enabling them to build a more resilient, cost-effective platform aligned with their long-term goals.
42on supports Ceph teams with the complete operation of Ceph clusters by providing Consultancy, Training, Emergency Assistance, and Managed Services.
Why choose 42on as your partner for your open source infrastructure?
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
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.
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.