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Campus Network Segmentation Enables Zero-Downtime Data Center Migration

A national tire distributor achieved complete operational independence between campus and data center networks while executing a full facility migration without service interruption.

Network segmentation · Data center migration · Service continuity
Zero
Service downtime
Complete data center migration with full continuity
2 phases
Project structure
Campus independence then migration support
5 days
On-site support
Dedicated engineers for migration execution
Full stack
Infrastructure coverage
Network, SAN, compute, and services layers
Distribution & Logistics

The Organization

A national tire distributor operating corporate campus facilities in North Carolina with co-located data center infrastructure supporting regional operations and distribution networks.

Cisco and Arista switching infrastructure with Palo Alto Networks security, F5 load balancing, and integrated campus-data center topology requiring coordinated maintenance windows.

The Challenge

The existing network architecture created operational dependencies between the corporate campus and co-located data center infrastructure. This shared topology limited flexibility for infrastructure lifecycle management and created significant risk during planned data center migrations.

The organization needed to execute a complete data center relocation while maintaining business operations, but the integrated network design made independent operations impossible.

Shared WAN edge infrastructure between campus and data center
Integrated internet services requiring coordinated maintenance windows
Layer 2 dependencies constraining independent operations
Risk of service disruption during data center migration
Limited flexibility for infrastructure lifecycle management

IVI's Approach

IVI delivered a two-phase engagement that first established campus network independence, then provided comprehensive engineering support for the data center migration with full service continuity.

Phase 1: Phase 1: Campus Network Independence

Designed and implemented standalone campus network topology through lab validation, creating operational independence while maintaining service quality and failover capabilities.

Phase 2: Infrastructure Remediation

Deployed dedicated WAN routers, redundant Palo Alto firewall pair with local internet breakout, repurposed legacy interconnects for Layer 3 services, and replaced shared switching infrastructure.

Phase 3: Phase 2: Migration Documentation and Planning

Created comprehensive network documentation covering all infrastructure layers including IP networking, Fibre Channel SAN, compute platforms, load balancing, and core services.

Phase 4: Migration Execution Support

Provided dedicated on-site engineering resources with full remediation ownership, coordinating with migration partners for circuit validation and service restoration.

Technology Stack

Cisco Switching
Campus and data center Layer 2/3 infrastructure
Arista Switching
High-performance data center networking
Palo Alto Networks
Security platforms and firewall services
F5 Load Balancers
Application delivery and load balancing
Cisco Fibre Channel
SAN infrastructure and storage networking
HPE/Cisco UCS
Compute platform infrastructure

Project Outcomes

The structured approach delivered complete operational independence between campus and data center networks while executing a zero-downtime facility migration with full service restoration validation.

Operational independence achieved

Campus network operates independently with dedicated WAN services, local internet breakout, and proper failover mechanisms, eliminating coordinated maintenance requirements.

Zero-downtime migration

Complete data center relocation executed without service interruption through comprehensive pre-migration validation and dedicated on-site engineering support.

Service continuity maintained

Business operations continued throughout both network segmentation and data center migration phases with validated rollback capabilities at each stage.

Infrastructure lifecycle flexibility

Independent network operations enable future infrastructure changes without cross-dependencies, supporting long-term operational efficiency and risk reduction.

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FAQs
How do you ensure zero downtime during a complete data center migration?

We use a phased approach with comprehensive lab validation, pre-migration circuit testing, and dedicated on-site engineering support. This includes automated testing procedures and full remediation ownership for all project-related issues.

What are the benefits of campus network segmentation?

Network segmentation creates operational independence, eliminates coordinated maintenance windows, reduces risk during infrastructure changes, and provides flexibility for future lifecycle management without cross-dependencies.

How long does campus network segmentation typically take?

Campus segmentation is typically implemented through three controlled maintenance windows after comprehensive lab validation. The exact timeline depends on infrastructure complexity and testing requirements.

What documentation is provided for data center migrations?

We provide comprehensive documentation covering all infrastructure layers including IP networking, Fibre Channel SAN, compute platforms, load balancing services, and core network services like DHCP, DNS, and NTP.

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