Customer: Zumasys
Zumasys Constructs State-of-the-Art Data Center and Disaster Recovery Solution for Ganahl Lumber Company, California's oldest lumberyard, recently completed two new data centers and the successful implementation of significant IT strategies which provide continuous availability of mission critical applications including TigerLogic's D3 AIX database management system. Ganahl Lumber partnered with Zumasys, a premier TigerLogic reseller, to develop a comprehensive business continuity solution that will last the company for decades to follow.
Zumasys introduced Ganahl to NetApp's MetroCluster technology in the design phase of its new data center construction. This implementation enabled Ganahl to mirror its servers and storage between two sites, easily and effectively, to reduce disruptions and keep users up and running. Zumasys also helped Ganahl implement server virtualization from VMware allowing them to consolidate their physical servers down to just 10 hosts supporting in excess of 100 virtual machines. This has made its two data centers more functional, streamlined and capable of full failover.
"I've been with Ganahl for 30 years. It's great to work for a company that views problems as opportunities. We know that the downturns are the best time to make investments that improve our business. We've seen these cycles before and we are thrilled to have a partner like Zumasys to facilitate technology enhancements today that will position us for success tomorrow," said Gary Armstrong, IT Manager of Ganahl.
