flexible Enterprise Virtual Data Centre Extreme availability, flexible cost models and highly scalable infrastructure Delivering more performance

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1 Do More evdc Extreme availability, flexible cost models and highly scalable infrastructure Delivering more performance flexible

2 Adapt s enterprise virtual data centre (evdc) is an award-winning virtual server and storage platform, offering dual-site synchronous data replication and continuous availability to a diverse customer base. Harnessing Adapt s comprehensive portfolio of best-of-breed data centres and strong technology partnerships with Cisco, NetApp and VMware, the evdc offers a range of enterprise-class, commercially flexible infrastructure services that scale with your evolving requirements. Do More > Access a level of customisation, performance or availability that cannot currently be supported > Grow without further capital cost > Demand higher SLAs or more compliant solutions than the public cloud can deliver > Increase compute power and storage > Optimise risk management and DR > Replace aging technology assets > Meet significant fluctuations in demand for services

3 evdc Delivered across two high quality data centre sites functioning as a single infrastructure London Docklands 70km away outside the M25 Continuous data availability for mission-critical business systems The evdc is Adapt s flagship cloud platform, spanning two physical data centres operating as a single infrastructure. The flexibility of this system enables us to offer a blend of services and service levels that exactly match your diverse requirements, from core critical production systems that demand high levels of resilience to temporary test and development environments. Built on proven, leading-edge technologies and a first-to-market implementation of NetApp s MetroCluster solution, the live/ live configuration of Adapt s evdc allows virtual servers to be migrated instantaneously between physical data centre facilities with zero loss of service. The unified virtual platform is delivered across two high quality Tier III data centre sites: one in London Docklands and the other outside the M25 over 70 km away. Scalability & flexibility that extends beyond the technology layer Stable, flexible, scalable The evdc leverages the certainty of future proof, vendor-validated design. Founded on FlexPod reference architecture, the platform was developed with long-term stability and scalability at its core, giving Adapt the ability to build out infrastructure whilst delivering uninterrupted service. The flexibility of the platform extends beyond the technology layer to the underlying commercial model, allowing you to easily meet rapid growth requirements and peaks in demand for services. Match spend with demand & simply pay for what you use Simplified budget management Cloud-based infrastructure services offers organisations tighter cost control features and the ability to more accurately predict and meet future demand. Built on a highly flexible pay as you grow model, Adapt s evdc gives you access to the benefits of virtualisation and on-demand services without the upfront capital investment. Adapt s pure OPEX-based cost models reflect utilisation, matching spend with evolving business needs so you only pay for what you use.

4 evdc Zero data loss even in the event of a complete data centre site failure ZERO LOSS Disaster recovery (DR) With increasing pressure on technology to deliver both internal and external services effectively, the complete loss of a data centre site can be disastrous. Adapt migrates live virtual servers instantaneously between physical data centre facilities, meeting many customers DR requirements out of the box. This typically removes the requirement for additional infrastructure, associated support and licensing. Highly secure with a range of optional compliance features & enhancements Security & compliance You can be sure that your data will remain in national data centres and will never be moved offshore, with support and management delivered by our class-leading 24/7 Operations Bridge. The evdc hosts critical production systems for PCI and FCA regulated customers we understand the importance of your data and have developed a range of customisation options that ensure you meet your compliance challenges. Adapt is certified to information security standard ISO and offers dedicated underlying physical hardware within the evdc platform should you require greater security or isolation of data. 24/7 monitoring & management by experts who understand your environments Customisable service management Adapt s service layer delivers fully customisable management and monitoring down to the individual component. We design a unique monitoring and response matrix for each evdc customer, tailoring alerting thresholds and escalation to each defined service. Adapt manages the underlying evdc infrastructure and customers virtual servers up to the operating system layer, including applications, backups and batch processes as required. We have integrated several carefully selected service management products into our overall solution, the cornerstone of which is ServiceNow, a modern, intuitive technology platform built on ITIL and ITSM principles.

5 evdc Key features > High performance, high availability virtual servers & Storage as a Service > Synchronous storage replication delivers the highest availability SLAs & performance > Resilient private network for data & storage traffic > Solution customisation options available > Full monitoring & management through 24/7 Operations Bridge & transparent service management portal > All data retained in-country > Works with any VMware-supported application Benefits > Uninterrupted service, customised 24/7 management & monitoring > Scales precisely with your evolving compute & storage requirements > Built in DR - no requirement to purchase additional licensing > Rapid deployment with individualised service delivery that meets your specific needs > Ability to connect your physical, legacy infrastructure directly to your cloud platform Technical specification The evdc uses Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) for the compute elements with Nexus and Catalyst switching connected to a NetApp Metro Cluster, running VMware vsphere. > The storage layer is provided by a NetApp Metro Cluster across a 70km distance linking two high quality Tier III data centres > The environment operates VMware vsphere in a single cluster that spans both sites > Storage enclosures are fibre channel attached to ensure consistency & availability across both sites > Dual site underlying infrastructure is presented as one logical entity Data Centre 1 70km separation between sites Data Centre 2 Adapt Storage Resilient Fibre (connects both sites) Adapt Storage UCS UCS UCS UCS UCS UCS Entire virtual data centre spans both sites, leaving no single point of failure VMware clustor operates as a single logical entity that spans both sites VMware ESX VMware ESX VM VM VM VM V Motion VM VM VM VM Resilient firewalls automatically failover between sites Resilient load balancers operate as a single entry across sites Firewall Firewall Resilient Internet feed ensures no loss of connectivity Internet

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