So here I am, last Friday before Christmas… trying to clear out my Inbox before the holidays and an urgent client request comes in…<\/p>\n
We have received a late requirement for a virtualised global distribution system based on a traditional Linux Red Hat (with Red Nose) operating system utilising fat-client vertical drop-off delivery systems. The solution must be delivered by 24 December in order for the client to meet business deadlines and avoid massive disappointment to his customers.<\/p>\n
The solution must be capable of scaling to meet global demand and have capacity to cater for worldwide overnight silent delivery.<\/p>\n
Pull technology must be utilised using the open-source \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Reindeer\/Sleigh\u00e2\u20ac\u009d principle and customer satisfaction is usually measured via the proprietary mince pie\/brandy method. Alternative e-satisfaction measures have been tried but failed to satisfy the client.<\/p>\n
Our client operates from a single site classified at top secret level using the latest encrypted\/ virtualised addressing regime. I am allowed to tell you that the operating components (EL-VE-S) are highly resistant to frost.<\/p>\n
Storage Area Network Technology Architecture (SAN-TA) is the essential core component.<\/p>\n
Any design templates for a solution such as this from previous deployments (last December?) would be welcomed.<\/p>\n
All those replying are guaranteed to have a great Christmas. The client has promised.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Happy Holidays<\/p>\n
(Thanks to DT for letting me share this)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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