Defense Integrated Data Center
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Customer Introduction
The Defense Integrated Data Center (DIDC) is a direct unit under the Ministry of National Defense of South Korea, established to integrate the management and operation of computer systems within defense information systems. Its goal is to ensure the efficient utilization of information resources and enhance information security. As a key data center for defense informatization, it integrates and manages over 1,100 systems across the Army, Navy, Air Force, and other military branches, supporting systematic management and maintenance of data centers that were previously scattered across various military computer facilities.
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Background
In February 2015, to enhance the efficiency and usability of defense information systems and to strengthen stability and survivability, the Ministry of National Defense consolidated the computer facilities operated by various military branches and organizations to establish two Defense Integrated Data Centers (DIDC). While the establishment of DIDC secured high availability and efficiency through a high-performance integrated server and storage infrastructure, the existing virtualization-based cloud resources and legacy resource pools alone were insufficient to meet the service satisfaction levels of each military branch and organization. Additionally, the limited personnel at DIDC hindered the ability to efficiently handle various requests and maintain information systems, prompting the need for new solutions.
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Objectives
- Introduction of a Cloud Management Platform (CMP) for Integrated Resource Operation Management based on SDDC
- Presentation of the D-Cloud Standard Platform
- Establishment of the Future Model for DIDC
The primary goal is to replace outdated information systems with an intelligent SDDC-based cloud environment and to optimize the operational management environment by implementing an intelligent integrated operational management system for stable operations. -
Solution & Expected Benefits
- Introduction of a Cloud Management Platform (CMP) for integrated resource operation management based on SDDC
- Implementation of an integrated management system for heterogeneous SDC, SDN, SDS, and PaaS environments to swiftly respond to business requirements
- Establishment of a cloud platform that provides stability and scalability, enabling integrated management of cloud-based resources
- Stabilization of governance policies through the establishment and operational expertise of public and private cloud centers, ensuring interoperability with various cloud systems
- Provision of standardized UI and API to minimize disruptions and security threats during resource creation and application deployment processes through integration with ITSM and EMS, enhancing reliability through stable service delivery
To address these issues, we aimed to build a system for integrated management of the Defense Cloud Data Center and cloud services. OKESTRO was responsible for establishing SDDC-based infrastructure using the CMP for cloud-based intelligent operational management. By managing computing (SDC), networking (SDN), and storage (SDS) resources and conducting usage analysis, we ensured the stable and efficient operation and management of information systems. -
Results
The Defense Integrated Data Center has been transformed into an intelligent SDDC-based cloud environment and has established an intelligent integrated operational management system by introducing the cloud management platform (OKESTRO CMP). This has optimized the operational management environment, providing reliable cloud information resources and enabling stable operation of information systems. Based on cloud computing and intelligent platforms (such as big data and AI), we are now equipped to respond proactively to changes in the defense informatization environment, in line with national informatization policies.
In conclusion, through efficient operational management that enhances the efficiency and usability of defense information systems while strengthening stability and survivability, we are now able to provide the best possible services.
