Industry: Banking Sector
Seamless Migration and Virtualization for Enhanced Database Performance
A renowned corporation in Germany approached the IT consulting firm with challenges related to aging hardware, suboptimal database performance, a desire to adopt virtualization, and a need to migrate their Oracle databases from Windows Server to Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) for improved stability and cost savings
35%
Increase in overall business
25%
Increase in customer satisfaction
20%
Reduction in transportation costs
Client Overview
Our client is one of India’s premier banks. This Indian multinational bank is a provider of banking and financial services to the public sector.
- The bank has over 200 year history, is the largest commercial bank in India in terms of assets, deposits, profits, branches, customers and employees, etc.
- This is a Fortune 500 entity and is ranked among top 50 Global Banks.
- With more than 24,000 branches situated in India and an additional 190 offices spread across 35 other countries worldwide, the bank boasts of a vast branch network.
- The bank desires a total transformation of IT infrastructure and business operations of their Frankfurt branch.
- Industry: Financial services
- Company Size: (20000-200000 employees)
- Headquarter: India
- Project Location: Frankfurt, Germany
- Total Branches: 24000 (India), 190 (Worldwide)
- Customer Base: 400 Millions
- Project Status: Ongoing
Project Challenges
- Aging Hardware: The client's existing servers were becoming increasingly unreliable and outdated, posing a significant risk to their business continuity
- Suboptimal Database Performance: The Oracle databases were experiencing performance bottlenecks, leading to decreased productivity and customer dissatisfaction.
- Lack of Virtualization: The corporation was interested in adopting virtualization to enhance scalability and resource utilization.
- Platform Migration: They needed to migrate their Oracle databases from Windows Server to Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) to improve database stability and reduce licensing costs.
BaryTech Solution
We executed a robust IT solution, featuring state-of-the-art server hardware with RAID 10 for data integrity, Microsoft Hyper-V virtualization for efficient resource allocation, and a seamless migration of Oracle databases to RHEL VMs, ensuring optimal performance and reliability for XYZ Corporation’s applications.
Server Hardware and RAID Configuration
We began by recommending and procuring state-of-the-art server hardware, which included redundancy for enhanced reliability. RAID 10 was configured to ensure data integrity and fastread/write operations. The hardware was designed to accommodate future expansion.
Microsoft Hyper-V Virtualization
Microsoft Hyper-V was selected as the virtualization platform. We set up Hyper-V on the new servers and configured them for optimal performance, making sure that resources were efficiently allocated to the virtual machines (VMs).
Linux (RHEL) VMs for Databases
We created multiple RHEL-based virtual machines to host Oracle databases. These VMs were optimized for database performance, with separate disks for data, log files, and backups.
Oracle Database 19c Installation and Preparation
Oracle Database 19c was installed on the RHEL VMs, and we conducted necessary pre-installation tasks, including setting up Oracle user accounts, directories, and networking configurations.
Cross-Platform Oracle Database Migration
We carefully planned and executed the migration of Oracle databases from Windows Server to RHEL. This involved data export, transformation, and import to ensure a smooth transition. We also conducted extensive testing to guarantee data integrity.
Application Configuration and Testing
The client’s applications were configured to connect to the newly migrated Oracle databases. Rigorous testing was performed to validate the connectivity, data consistency, and overall system performance.
Implementation
- Hardware and Virtualization Setup
- - Procured and configured state-of-the-art server hardware with RAID 10 for data integrity.
- - Implemented Microsoft Hyper-V virtualization for optimal resource allocation to VMs.
- Database Migration and Oracle Installation:
- - Created Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) VMs optimized for Oracle databases.
- - Installed Oracle Database 19c on RHEL VMs, ensuring proper user accounts and networking configurations.
- - Executed a seamless cross-platform migration from Windows Server to RHEL.
- Application Configuration and Testing:
- - Configured applications to connect to the new Oracle databases.
- - Rigorously tested connectivity, data consistency, and overall system performance to ensure a successful transition.
Outcome
Enhanced Performance
The new hardware and virtualization led to a significant improvement in database performance, resulting in faster query response times and increased productivity.
Scalability
With the virtualized infrastructure, the client was able to easily scale their resources to accommodate future growth.
Platform Migration Savings
Migrating to RHEL saved the client on licensing costs and provided a more stable database environment.
Data Security and Integrity
The migration process was executed seamlessly, ensuring data integrity and minimal downtime.
Improved Reliability
Redundant hardware and RAID configurations enhanced system reliability, reducing the risk of data loss.
The successful migration of databases from Windows to Linux, coupled with virtualization and hardware enhancements, significantly improved our client’s IT infrastructure, paving the way for future growth and efficiency.
