Transforming technology for enhanced
marine governance.

​In a strategic collaboration aimed at advancing the capabilities of Marine Scotland, a directorate of the Scottish Government responsible for managing Scotland’s seas, a significant technology transformation project was undertaken to modernize their IT systems. This upgrade was essential in addressing the outdated virtual server infrastructure which was hindering operational efficiency and security.

Marine Scotland is a directorate of the Scottish Government responsible for the integrated management of Scotland's seas. It aims to manage the marine environment and resources in a sustainable and balanced manner, supporting economic growth and protecting the ecological value of Scotland's waters.

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The Project 

The initiative focused on replacing old Hyper-V servers with state-of-the-art Dell VMware hardware, a shift that not only boosted system performance but also reinforced cybersecurity measures. Recognizing the specialized needs of Marine Scotland, the project team executed seamless migration of existing virtual machines to the robust new VMware environment, all while ensuring zero data loss and minimal disruption to ongoing operations.

Why
​Despite challenges such as
​procurement delays and the necessity for on-site work to establish remote connectivity solutions, the project was a testament to the team’s commitment to excellence and adaptability in the face of challenges.

What
Upgrading old Hyper-V servers to new Dell VMware hardware.

Configuring the new servers and migrating existing virtual machines to the updated system.

Advising on decommissioning the old system, ensuring all data was securely transitioned or removed.

​Training Marine Scotland staff on the new VMware system to ensure they could manage the virtual environments effectively.

Impact
The upgrade had significant impacts on Marine Scotland's operational capabilities:

Security and Performance: 
Updated servers and systems improved the security and performance of their IT infrastructure.

Remote Management: 
Staff can now manage virtual machines via a web interface, which simplifies operations, although remote access is limited to connections within government facilities due to security policies

Future Upgrades: 
​The project laid the groundwork for potential future transitions to cloud-based solutions, enhancing flexibility and scalability of Marine Scotland’s IT operations.

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