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At the Red Hat Forum in Antwerp (2014), Wilbert Van Cromvoirt (CAW) and Peter Dens presented the challenges CAW Antwerp faced when merging 3 organizations with both Linux and Windows environments. By choosing Open Source and RHEV, they lowered their TCO and created a more manageable environment.
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CHOOSING CHOOSING OPEN SOURCEOPEN SOURCE& RHEV& RHEV
CHOOSING CHOOSING OPEN SOURCEOPEN SOURCE& RHEV& RHEV
CAW is a social profit organisation (social work)
• Take care of vulnerable groups: very divers
• 600 employes, 400 volunteers, 70 teams, 65 locations
• 3 CAW’s in Antwerp became one since 2014
• Social workers have become computer-dependent
• Philosophy fits our organisation
• We like our freedom and independence
• Stable, safe and user-friendly
• Cost efficient
WHYOPEN SOURCE
HOW
• Two systems: Windows & Linux• Two IT-experts in the organization (Windows & Linux)• Huge differences in IT-culture
HOW
Our wish: Integrate the best of the three systems and a bit more…
Kangaroot analysed the situation (contracts, know-how, applications), and suggested a technical solution
HOW
WHAT WE FOUND
WHAT WE FOUND
• 3 Organisations
• 1 Windows environment – outsourced
• 1 Linux environment - in house -
self built – server per location
• limited functions
• 2 FTE system admins
• Good & bad in both setups
• No clear visions or goals
WHAT WE WANTED
• 1 Platform• Re-use the existing Thin Client idea of CAW De Terp – Lower TCO
– Easier to manage with small team
• Open Source • Bring down the amount of applications• End User Policies
WHAT WE WANTED
WHAT WE BUILD
WHAT WE BUILD
● Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization ● Zimbra Groupware (migrate away from
Exchange) ● Re-Use Windows environment in
Belgacom Datacenter (until end of contract)
- Only for windows apps - Restricted via End User Policies
THANK YOU QUESTIONS ?
@ kangarootlinux @ peterdens
Peter DensManaging Director
Wilbert Van CromvoirtBeleidsmedewerker Communicatie & IT