Smart421 Ltd Managed Webserver as a Service

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1 Smart421 Ltd Managed Webserver as a Service A Smart421 Digital Enablement Service Catalogue offering GCLOUD LOT 4 SERVICE DESCRIPTION 6 th October 2015 Version 1.0

2 Table of Contents: 1 Introduction Why Smart Service Overview Webserver Setup (Onboarding) Services Microsoft IIS Apache HTTP Detailed Support activities Microsoft IIS and Apache HTTPS Developer Advisory Services Customer Responsibilities Offboarding About Smart Appendix A Smart421 DESC Components... 6 GCloud 7 Service Description Smart421 Managed Webserver as a Service (Lot 4 SCS) Page 2 of 7

3 1 Introduction The Managed Webserver System as a Service offering is one of the components of Smart421 s Digital Enablement Service Catalogue (DESC). This offering comprises a fully managed Webserver Apache HTTP or Microsoft IIS on any cloud platform. As an early adopter of Cloud and with an unparalleled track record in Managed Services, Smart421 is unique in the market in its ability to offer this fully managed service. DESC is a set of IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, service management and consultancy modules that can be built into a fully managed platform for the deployment of business applications into any compute environment. All business applications require an underlying PaaS platform consisting of compute and storage resources and at a minimum an operating system. Many applications also require a database and middleware components such as application servers and web servers. DESC components address all these requirements offering a fully managed service and can be procured individually. Figure 1: Digital Enablement Service Catalogue A full list of Smart421 DESC components is contained in Appendix A, all are available as services in the Digital Marketplace 1.1 Why Smart421 Smart421 offers its customers access to a talented pool of experienced IT professionals offering a broad range of administration and consultancy services from design through build to support, with the ability to flex resources efficiently allowing Smart421 to meet changing requirements in a cost-effective manner. Smart421 has extensive experience of migrating, implementing, supporting and operating systems running on a wide range of cloud based platforms Amazon Web Services, Skyscape, Microsoft Azure, NTT, CSC Cloud, Rackspace, clients own virtual private clouds and many more. Smart421 s Cloud services strengths and credentials are second to none, with Smart421 early adopters of public cloud solutions, working with and supporting Cloud platforms since early Partnered with a deep heritage in Service Management, Smart421 has been able to successfully bring industry strength processes and standards to the support of cloud hosted services, ensuring full alignment with ITIL and ISO27000 processes. All of our services are underpinned by: ISO certifications for quality, IT Service Management, Information Security and Business Continuity Enterprise Architecture best practices to align our solutions with each customer s business and IT vision and strategy ITIL v3 certified Service Management team and ITIL v3 compliant processes Our experience and that of our people in delivering compelling solutions and services for our customers for over 20 years Real-world experience has been gained in building and supporting cloud solutions for customers in Public Sector and various commercial business sectors, ranging from SMEs to global blue-chip enterprises. Smart421 s talent is underpinned by an ITIL compliant service management wrap encompassing a choice of service level agreements (SLA) including 24x7 support where required. GCloud 7 Service Description Smart421 Managed Webserver as a Service (Lot 4 SCS) Page 3 of 7

4 2 Service Overview This section contains an overview of the Managed Webserver as a Service offering from Smart421 which comprises a fully managed Webserver environment Microsoft IIS or Apache HTTP deployable on any Cloud platform. Smart421 has a skilled pool of highly experienced IT Administrators offering a range of Webserver administration and consultancy services, supporting environments for many customers. With extensive experience and expertise at extracting maximum performance out of the IT platform, clients are provided with an unrivalled level of Webserver proficiency, consultancy, sophisticated monitoring and reporting, and where necessary 24x7 service. 2.1 Webserver Setup (Onboarding) Services Microsoft IIS Basic Setup Activities Install & configure default functionality Setup availability monitoring Optional Additional Setup Activities Install & configure additional Application Development Features Install & configure additional Health and Diagnostics Features Install & configure Security Features Install & configure additional Performance Features Install & configure additional Management Tools Install & configure additional Windows Process Activation Service Features Install & configure File Transfer Protocol (FTP) Publishing Service Features Install & configure Internet Information Services Hostable Web Core Microsoft IIS Versions Supported Version GCloud 7 Service Description Smart421 Managed Webserver as a Service (Lot 4 SCS) Page 4 of 7

5 2.1.2 Apache HTTP Standard Setup Activities Confirm pre-requisite requirements Download and untar software Configure the Apache HTTPd source tree Build the various parts which form the Apache HTTPd package Install the package Basic customisation Start & test Optional Activities Advanced configuration Apache HTTP Versions supported Version Detailed Support activities Microsoft IIS and Apache HTTPS Standard Support Activities Incident & problem management & resolution Basic availability monitoring Service management & reporting Premium Service (including more proactive type activities) Premium Support Activities Incident & problem management & resolution Service management & reporting Proactive performance monitoring & analysis Quarterly patch analysis Quarterly patch implementation Developer Advisory Services To enhance the overall service, Smart421 also provides developer advisory services in addition to operating system support on a project basis. This includes: Design consultancy Architecture and strategy Application connectivity design and optimisation Security planning Development, system integration and deployment 2.2 Customer Responsibilities The customer will provide all licenced software and subscriptions 2.3 Offboarding Smart421 will provide a full offboarding service tailored to individual customer requirements GCloud 7 Service Description Smart421 Managed Webserver as a Service (Lot 4 SCS) Page 5 of 7

6 3 About Smart421 Smart421 delivers high-end consultancy, integration and management of business critical systems for Public Sector organisations and large enterprises such as leading financial institutions, mobile telcos, energy utilities, passenger airlines, media broadcasters and multi-branch retailers. It provides onshore services for complex and bespoke projects. Customers say they engage Smart421 to help them solve business and technical problems more reliably than using global sourcing and more cost effectively than using the big names in IT consulting. Founded in 1989, today Smart421 is part of the KCOM Group, a FTSE250 listed company with an annual turnover of 348m, 1,600 staff and offices in major locations across the UK. The KCOM Group provides a range of communications solutions to consumers, business and public sector organisations across the UK. The Group comprises four customer facing brands, Kcom, KC, Eclipse and Smart421, each of which is focused on tailoring services to meet the needs of its customers. Smart421 applies independent thinking, business agility and a passion for delivery across three key specialities: Architecture and Design Consultancy, Solution Delivery, and Managed Services. Delivering solutions and supporting them on a variety of Cloud Platforms is a core competence for Smart421. To discuss your requirements further please contact the Smart421 sales team via Smart421 smart solutions for the 21 st Century Delivering high-end consultancy, integration, and management of business-critical solutions London: 26 Finsbury Square, London, EC2A 1DS Ipswich: North Felaw Maltings, 48 Felaw Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 8PN GCloud 7 Service Description Smart421 Managed Webserver as a Service (Lot 4 SCS) Page 6 of 7

7 Appendix A Smart421 DESC Components GCloud 7 Service Description Smart421 Managed Webserver as a Service (Lot 4 SCS) Page 7 of 7