Solution Highlights
Client: Texas-Based University
Industry: Higher Education
Project Scope: Full-stack data center modernization including production, disaster recovery, and virtual desktop infrastructure, delivered with zero disruption and aligned to strict change control windows.
Solution Partners: Dell Technologies, VMware, Weaver Government Solutions
Key Technologies:
Dell hyperconverged infrastructure
Dell NAS and backup appliances
VMware virtualized desktop infrastructure
Services Provided:
End-to-end project design, deployment, and testing
Full production, DR, and VDI refresh
Integration with existing systems and processes
Backup and failover capability enhancements
Outcomes:
Improved performance for production, DR, and VDI workloads
Reduced risk through full system redundancy
Seamless failover capability using VMware and Dell
Delivered with zero disruption
Scalable model for other university environments
Client Name & Industry
Confidential | Industry: Higher Education
Client Profile
A Texas-based university was operating with aging data center equipment that included their production environment, disaster recovery systems, and Virtualized Desktop Infrastructure (VDI). To support growing workloads and ensure business continuity, the institution needed a full infrastructure refresh—delivered with minimal risk and zero disruption.
The Challenge
The university’s data center hardware had reached end-of-life, placing critical workloads and services at risk. With production, DR, and VDI infrastructure all in scope, the university required a complete overhaul that could deliver improved performance, redundancy, and reliability—while aligning with strict internal change controls and project timelines.
The Weaver Way
Weaver Government Solutions provided a full-stack modernization strategy built around Dell’s latest infrastructure offerings. From architecture and planning to deployment and testing, our team led the refresh of the university’s hyperconverged infrastructure, backup systems, NAS, and virtual desktop environment. We ensured seamless execution by aligning closely with change control windows and other concurrent IT initiatives.
Why WeaverGOV
WeaverGOV was selected for our deep industry expertise and strong track record of executing complex deployments. The university needed a partner who could handle mission-critical environments with care and precision—and Weaver delivered with full accountability across every stage of the engagement.
The Right IT Solution
- Dell Hyperconverged Infrastructure
- Dell NAS & Backup Appliances
- VMware Virtualized Desktop Infrastructure
- End-to-End Project Design, Deployment & Testing
The Right Time: Execution
Over the course of 8 months, WeaverGOV executed the full deployment in alignment with the university’s change order process and outage scheduling. Despite competing initiatives across the campus, the solution was delivered on time and without service disruption.
Outcomes
- Fully redundant, modern infrastructure
- Higher performance across all critical workloads
- Seamless migration from legacy systems
- Improved disaster recovery readiness
The Right Reason
At WeaverGOV, we treat our customers’ workloads like our own. This project was about enabling a university to operate with confidence—knowing its most vital systems are built on resilient, modern infrastructure. We take pride in delivering not just technology, but peace of mind.
