Computacenter has the facilities to deliver pre-configured equipment in addition to the normal provisioning of hardware from leading vendors such as IBM, HP, Toshiba, SUN...
Business Challenge
Today’s companies often require systems to be built to their exact hardware specifications, and frequently require bespoke software image as well. Many customers do not have sufficient in house resource it cope with demand, or need to free up their own people for higher level work. Are you:
- Planning an Operating System upgrade that will necessitate user rebuilds?
- Preparing for a large PC roll out?
- Concerned about the time it takes from order to installation?
- Worried your staff spend hours building PCs?
Key Benefits
Computacenter’s Integration Center offers a value added service for preconfiguring desktops, laptops and servers prior to delivery to customers. When required, the Integration Center team assists in defining the best approach for preparing systems.
- Reduced installation time at the users desk
- Managed revision and build version control
- Reduced user disruption
- Utilising your staff in projects that are more business critical
- Guaranteed Service level Agreements
Deliverables
On demand delivery, Fulfill user demand, Choice of SLA’s, Reduced DOA’s
Our Integration Center activities include:
Server Hardware integration
All server components are integrated in the server systems (e.g. Disks, RAID controllers, Redundant fans) before leaving to the customer
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Server RAID Configuration |
Basic OS Installation
A standard operating system is installed on the server |
Rack Preparation
Before leaving to the customer, the rack is prepared entirely. This includes: cabling, mounting rail kits, connecting keyboard & screen. |
Mass replication services
Systems can be prepared easily via image replication or unattended installation scripts
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Asset management
Each shipment is accompanied with an electronic overview of all systems that were prepared (brand, type, serial number). When required, a unique asset tag number can be attached to the systems.
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Hardware preparation
Systems can be prepared in case they need an HW modifications (like adding memory) |