{"id":22474,"date":"2021-10-05T18:18:07","date_gmt":"2021-10-05T18:18:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zpesystems.com\/?p=22474"},"modified":"2022-07-29T18:36:33","modified_gmt":"2022-07-29T18:36:33","slug":"data-center-modernization-strategy-zs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zpesystems.com\/data-center-modernization-strategy-zs\/","title":{"rendered":"Data Center Modernization Strategy: How to Streamline Your Legacy Environment"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; da_disable_devices=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; da_is_popup=&#8221;off&#8221; da_exit_intent=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_close=&#8221;on&#8221; da_alt_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_dark_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_not_modal=&#8221;on&#8221; da_is_singular=&#8221;off&#8221; da_with_loader=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_shadow=&#8221;on&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-43px|auto||auto||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/zpesystems.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/shutterstock_2030685674.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;shutterstock_2030685674&#8243; title_text=&#8221;shutterstock_2030685674&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The rapid development of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paloaltonetworks.com\/cyberpedia\/what-is-a-data-center\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">data center<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> infrastructure management (DCIM) tools leaves most software quickly becoming outdated. Consequently, it is replaced by the next trend on the market, after a short time. The use of such software following its \u201cexpiration\u201d creates what is known as \u201clegacy programs.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Legacy programs are ones that a company implemented years ago and still use, despite being outdated or abandoned by the original makers. This means updates in security or integration options are limited or non-existent. As a result, they present several data center management challenges for network architects intent on staying reliable and reducing the need for human intervention.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This blog will explain the importance of having a data center modernization strategy and provide a list of key considerations and actionable steps enterprises need to take to modernize their legacy systems. In addition, it will offer a couple of suggestions on where to start the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/zpesystems.com\/solutions\/modernize-legacy-environments\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">modernization process<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/zpesystems.com\/solutions\/modernize-legacy-environments\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>Challenges of a data center modernization strategy presented by legacy systems<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.talend.com\/resources\/what-is-legacy-system\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Legacy systems<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> create a critical challenge for companies looking to implement an efficient data center modernization strategy. Data centers often hang on to these programs due to staff familiarity. Still, the \u201cconvenience\u201d they provide to employees masks a difficult-to-manage backend with the potential disaster for the network engineers using them; this is also why enterprises should prioritize modernizing their strategy. The obstacles presented by legacy systems include:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Integration<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Legacy systems are dated enough that they don\u2019t work well with newer software.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Security<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Older software may not work well with modern security systems, leaving the data kept on them especially vulnerable to cyberattacks.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Data storage<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Pre-cloud software stores data in a company data silo, making it challenging to transfer legacy data when needed compared with newer software.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Maintenance<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Legacy systems may not have repair options available, forcing companies using them to go to expensive 3rd party maintenance vendors.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These setbacks are endemic to legacy systems found in data centers. We should, consequently, consider how enterprises can modernize them. Before we get into possible solutions for legacy systems, here are some additional considerations regarding use cases and maintenance in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/zpesystems.com\/products\/data-center-solutions\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">data center management<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Key considerations of legacy systems<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Despite the pitfalls associated with legacy systems, many <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facilitiesnet.com\/datacenters\/article\/How-to-Keep-Legacy-Data-Centers-Productive--18804\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">data centers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> still utilize them for various reasons. Maybe their strategy has worked just fine so far; perhaps their problems are minor, at most. In this way, it might be helpful to modernize the data center strategy as less a complete replacement and more as a comprehensive reformation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Data centers hoping to hang on to their legacy systems might do so because:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Ease of use<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The center\u2019s network engineers are familiar with it, contributing to daily operations running smoothly (if it\u2019s not broken, don\u2019t fix it).\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Specific features<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Perhaps this system offers something not available on newer systems that helps make running the center more efficient.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Cost\/benefit analysis<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The center knows it needs to update, but the high cost of doing so constantly places it on the backburner.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Integration breakages<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Updating one legacy system may create new issues and breakages with other legacy systems a data center might be using, leaving the company reluctant to modernize<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All points are worth considering\u2014for the many features legacy systems might lack, there are many reasons why a data center might want to hang on to one. For more information, we recommend <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/zpesystems.com\/solutions\/modernize-legacy-environments\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">further reading<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on legacy system considerations. Let\u2019s move on and discuss what steps are most effective for a dat<\/span>a center modernization strategy.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Data center modernization strategy<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-22479 alignright\" style=\"color: #666666; font-size: 14px;\" src=\"https:\/\/zpesystems.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Picture1-300x220.png\" alt=\"data center modernization strategy\" width=\"350\" height=\"257\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zpesystems.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Picture1-300x220.png 300w, https:\/\/zpesystems.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Picture1.png 332w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So far, we have discussed what a legacy system is, established the most significant data center management challenges, and presented some points against legacy modernization. While this information is essential for network engineers to understand, it only answers questions of \u201cwhy\u201d enterprises should modernize their strategy; yet to be answered is the question of \u201chow.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Listed below are two paths to modernizing data centers and some insights on what works best between them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Legacy maintenance<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By their nature, legacy systems do not automatically integrate with newer software. However, this does not mean they&#8217;re unreachable. It is possible to purchase special equipment designed to integrate with legacy systems, such as ZPE\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/zpesystems.com\/products\/data-center-solutions\/serial-consoles\/serial-console-r\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nodegrid Serial Console R-Series<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and render them controllable from any web browser.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An option that allows network engineers to control and manage legacy systems this way offers advantages over traditional data migration paths:<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Less expensive: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Purchasing a single piece of hardware will cost less than upgrading all data center software.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Faster: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Following a brief setup, returning to a legacy system will take less time than a complete data migration method.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>More user-friendly: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Network engineers will be able to continue using programs they are familiar with instead of struggling to learn new tools.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is also essential to understand that choosing an option like the R-series does not exclude data migration (discussed below) as a long-term solution. Both can be used in tandem, allowing for a seamless transition between systems, ensuring that staff can continue working without problems. This process, particularly when applied gradually over time, offers a smooth transition into a more streamlined data center.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Data migration<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best long-term answer to these data center management challenges is migrating existing data from the legacy system onto a new program better suited to the ever-changing workplace. Data migration can be a difficult task, but it generally consists of a couple of steps:<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Extracting existing data from the legacy system<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transitioning data to match new formats<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Refining data to address quality issues<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Verifying data to make sure the move goes as planned<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Uploading data into a new system<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The challenges with this approach involve high costs, significant time investment, and the risk of something going wrong with the migration path and endangering the data being migrated. Although data migration will likely play some part in a long-term <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/zpesystems.com\/solutions\/scale-efficient-datacenter-infrastructure-management\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">modernization campaign<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, it does not necessarily need to be the centerpiece.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Streamlining your legacy environment with the right solutions\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Legacy systems do not have to be your worst nightmare. While modernization can be difficult and time-consuming, the current market offers multiple options to make it easier.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To summarize, the reason why data centers need an efficient modernization strategy is primarily for legacy systems. Mainly because these outdated programs are not adequately secured, do not integrate well, and often require third-party maintenance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Legacy Maintenance or Data Migration are your best options for dealing with the data center management challenges presented by legacy systems. Suppose you are looking for more information on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/zpesystems.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ZPE <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Systems\u2019 data center management tools. In that case, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/zpesystems.com\/products\/data-center-solutions\/serial-consoles\/serial-console-r\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nodegrid Serial Console R-Series<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> helps to control your legacy system using only a browser.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#358AAF&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||||true|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;30px|30px|30px|30px|true|true&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h2><b>Want to learn more about data center modernization strategy? <\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b>Get in <\/b><b>contact with us<\/b><b> for more information, and start your journey today!<\/b><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"HSSTYLEDCTA\" href=\"https:\/\/zpesystems.com\/contact\/\">Contact Us<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The rapid development of data center infrastructure management (DCIM) tools leaves most software quickly becoming outdated. 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