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Data Center Modernization for Healthcare Provider

Date: 24 July, 2024
Solutions: Data Center Modernization

Transforming legacy infrastructure into a modern, compliant, high-performance data center environment.

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Client Overview

A mid-sized healthcare network operating across multiple facilities in the United States, serving thousands of patients daily. The organization required a robust IT infrastructure to support critical electronic medical records (EMR) systems while maintaining strict HIPAA compliance standards.

The Challenge

The healthcare provider faced multiple critical issues with their aging on-premises infrastructure:

  • Frequent downtime affecting patient care operations
  • Slow EMR system performance impacting clinical workflows
  • Compliance gaps creating HIPAA audit risks
  • High maintenance costs for 186 aging physical servers
  • Inadequate disaster recovery capabilities

The Solution

We implemented a comprehensive data center modernization strategy:

  • Consolidated 186 physical servers into VMware vSphere cluster
  • Implemented Veeam backup & DR with 1-hour RPO
  • Migrated storage infrastructure to NetApp unified SAN
  • Applied network segmentation & zero-trust access controls
  • Introduced 24/7 monitoring with automated patching

Implementation Details

Server Virtualization

We executed a phased migration of 186 physical servers to a highly available VMware vSphere cluster. This virtualization strategy reduced the physical footprint while improving resource utilization and flexibility. Each workload was carefully assessed and migrated with minimal disruption to clinical operations.

Backup & Disaster Recovery

A robust Veeam backup solution was deployed with a 1-hour Recovery Point Objective (RPO), ensuring minimal data loss in any failure scenario. The disaster recovery infrastructure was designed to meet HIPAA requirements with regular testing protocols to validate recovery capabilities.

Storage Modernization

The legacy storage systems were replaced with a NetApp unified SAN, providing high-performance, scalable storage with advanced data management capabilities. This infrastructure supports the demanding I/O requirements of EMR systems while offering efficient data protection features.

Security & Compliance

Network segmentation was implemented to isolate sensitive patient data systems. Zero-trust access controls ensure that only authorized personnel can access critical resources. All security measures were designed to meet and exceed HIPAA compliance requirements.

Proactive Management

A comprehensive 24/7 monitoring solution provides real-time visibility into system health and performance. Automated patching processes ensure systems remain secure and up-to-date without requiring extensive manual intervention.

Measurable Results

40%

Reduction in hardware costs

99.99%

Uptime achieved

100%

HIPAA compliance achieved

60%

EMR performance improvement

Key Takeaways

This data center modernization project demonstrates how strategic infrastructure transformation can deliver both immediate operational benefits and long-term value. By consolidating aging physical infrastructure into a modern virtualized environment, the healthcare provider achieved significant cost savings while dramatically improving system reliability and performance.

The implementation of robust backup and disaster recovery capabilities, combined with enhanced security measures, ensures the organization can now meet stringent HIPAA compliance requirements with confidence. Most importantly, the 60% improvement in EMR performance directly translates to better clinical workflows and enhanced patient care delivery.

Technologies Used

Virtualization: VMware vSphere | Backup & DR: Veeam | Storage: NetApp Unified SAN | Monitoring: 24/7 Infrastructure Monitoring | Security: Zero-Trust Network Architecture

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