Azalio · Data Center Operations Case Study
Dallas OpenStack Bare-Metal Lab Build
OpenStack / RHOSP
12 Nodes
Compute
Ceph HA
Storage
15+ Tested
VNFs
Context
A CSP needed a validated RHOSP lab environment to support VNF testing and onboarding against production-equivalent infrastructure.
Challenge
Greenfield Red Hat OpenStack Platform lab build on bare-metal HP hardware with controller, compute and storage validation.
Azalio Role
Lab architecture, RHOSP deployment, controller/compute/storage node validation, Day-0 / Day-1 automation and evidence pack creation.
Solution
Built 3-controller HA, 12 compute nodes with SR-IOV, Ceph storage cluster, automated VNF onboarding playbooks, and complete test harness.
Execution Approach
Controller HA cluster deployed first, compute and storage nodes validated per role, VNF onboarding playbooks built and tested, evidence pack signed off.
Client Outcome
Delivered production-grade lab with automated VNF lifecycle, signed acceptance, and comprehensive evidence documentation.
Operational OpenStack lab foundation with acceptance-ready documentation and repeatable automation patterns.
Full Technical Stack
Engagement
Related Capability
Platform Build & Engineering