Acceleration through standardization
Vanderlande, a global leader in logistics process automation, wanted to improve the reliability and efficiency of baggage handling systems at several international airports. This required a reliable Linux infrastructure capable of supporting the critical applications used to route conveyor systems.
Facts and figures
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Highly Available Solution: Corosync used for clustering
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Database integration: supports Oracle databases
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Operational Impact: delays risk financial penalties and reputation damage
The situation
Faced with the challenge of building and maintaining a stable Linux environment, Vanderlande’s internal team ran into capacity constraints. This shortage threatened to delay the deployment of the infrastructure for airport operations, even though the deadlines were set in stone. The time pressure intensified because Linux infrastructure was needed for multiple airports simultaneously, each with numerous servers running databases and applications for the transportation systems. Technologies for data replication, cluster communication, and resource management are being deployed to ensure availability and reliability.
The impact
Any delay in the deployment of the Linux infrastructure could have led to significant operational disruptions, potentially affecting the opening of new airports or terminals. Missing critical deadlines could have resulted in financial penalties and damage to Vanderlande’s reputation as a reliable partner in airport logistics.
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The solution
To bridge the capacity gap, Vanderlande brought in a consultant from SUE to provide temporary support. SUE built and configured the Linux infrastructure within the existing bare-metal or VMware environments that another department had set up. The deployment utilized SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) clusters with Corosync for high availability, supporting Oracle databases and integrating with Windows Active Directory for authentication. The process involved deploying standardized OS images, followed by updates and configurations tailored to each airport’s specific requirements, such as naming conventions, domain integrations, firewall settings, and application integrations. All hardware was initially assembled and configured in Veghel before being shipped to the respective airports, thereby complying with strict security guidelines that prohibited internet or cloud connectivity.
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