OpenIMP is based in London, United Kingdom and is part of The State51 Music Group. OpenIMP specializes in delivering advanced tech solutions for the music industry. Focused on innovation, OpenIMP helps artists, labels, and industry professionals manage the digital music landscape with cutting-edge tools and platforms.
OpenIMP’s mission is to make the music industry more accessible and efficient by offering robust technological solutions. They empower artists and businesses with innovative services that simplify distribution, promotion, and data management, helping both new and established professionals thrive in the evolving digital music landscape.
OpenIMP sought trusted, contextual advice to address several issues within their Ceph cluster. Faced with the complexities of their infrastructure, they needed expert guidance to ensure smooth operations and optimize performance. By turning to 42on, they resolved challenges efficiently and gained deeper insights into managing their cluster.
42on acted as an extension of OpenIMP's technical knowledge, providing crucial support in addressing specific challenges within their infrastructure. This collaboration proved essential in not only resolving issues but also enhancing OpenIMP's overall operational capabilities, allowing them to operate more efficiently and confidently moving forward.
The long-term objective for OpenIMP was to redesign their architecture in a way that would facilitate future growth and innovation. Achieving this goal required careful strategic planning to ensure both scalability and adaptability, allowing their infrastructure to evolve seamlessly as their needs expanded over time.
OpenIMP aimed to significantly improve the stability and performance of their Ceph cluster to ensure smooth and reliable operations. Achieving a consistent HEALTH_OK status was critical for maintaining the integrity and efficiency of their infrastructure, as it directly impacted their ability to deliver services without interruptions or technical issues.
42on provided consultancy to OpenIMP, working closely with them to understand their objectives and offering advice tailored to their specific needs. This personalized support not only helped OpenIMP maintain their Ceph cluster's HEALTH_OK status but also played a key role in optimizing overall performance and ensuring long-term stability. With 42on’s expertise, OpenIMP was able to proactively address potential issues before they became critical. Through this collaboration, OpenIMP was able to enhance their infrastructure and improve operational efficiency.
42on provided expert guidance to OpenIMP on redesigning their existing architecture to support future growth and scalability. They offered specific recommendations on managing placement groups, optimizing resource allocation, and ensuring the overall health of the Ceph cluster. This strategic advice helped OpenIMP not only prepare for future demands but also improve the efficiency and stability of their current infrastructure. Through this collaboration, OpenIMP was better equipped to handle growth while maintaining operational excellence.
OpenIMP successfully maintained their Ceph cluster at a consistent HEALTH_OK status. This critical achievement was vital for the ongoing reliability of their music platform, ensuring smooth operations and performance.
42on assisted OpenIMP in reducing the number of placement groups in their pools to a healthy and manageable level. This crucial optimization directly contributed to improved cluster performance and overall stability.
OpenIMP experienced seamless communication with 42on, receiving prompt responses to their inquiries. This efficiency enhanced their collaborative efforts without compromising security protocols.
The partnership with 42on exemplified effective teamwork, functioning as an extension of OpenIMP's team. This collaboration ensured that OpenIMP received the support they needed while adhering to their security measures.
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?
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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.
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