Shape compute capacity around the workloads it must carry.

Consolidation and virtualisation reduce unnecessary physical sprawl and create a more flexible compute platform for approved workloads.

How it works Concept model

01 · Inventory Understand workloads and dependencies Compute · storage · network
02 · Model Define the target platform Capacity · resilience · growth
03 · Transition Move and validate workloads Sequence · test · operate

A conceptual sequence used to explain the service, not a customer deployment.

What it is

An infrastructure modernisation approach that consolidates workloads onto a virtualised platform sized around requirements and dependencies.

01
Workload and dependency assessment
02
Capacity and resilience modelling
03
Virtualisation platform design
04
Migration and operational handover

Who it is for

Ageing estates

Physical platforms are approaching refresh or support limits.

Low utilisation

Compute capacity is fragmented across too many systems.

Operational complexity

Infrastructure requires a more consistent management model.

What you get

Consolidation

Workloads can use a shared platform where appropriate.

Capacity

Sizing reflects current needs and planned change.

Resilience

Availability requirements inform the architecture.

Operations

The target environment includes a management model.

How we deliver it

Step 1
Assess
Inventory workloads, dependencies, performance and constraints.
Step 2
Design
Define capacity, resilience, management and integration.
Step 3
Plan
Sequence workload transition and acceptance testing.
Step 4
Migrate
Move, validate and hand over the approved workloads.

Questions about this service

What should be assessed before consolidation?

Workloads, dependencies, performance, capacity, resilience, licensing and operational constraints should inform the target design.

Does every workload belong on the same platform?

No. Placement should follow technical, operational, commercial and compliance requirements.

Start with the conditions around consolidation and virtualisation.

Describe the current environment, the change you are considering and what the result must support.