Enterprise — Beauty & Cosmetics
VMware & Windows Server Migration
Wella
258 servers migrated
8 local sites
Zero unplanned downtime
The Challenge
Wella required immediate, around-the-clock infrastructure engineering resource and expertise to facilitate a critical large-scale migration involving 258 servers across 8 different local sites.
The programme demanded strict change control: VMware estates had to be re-platformed in step with Windows Server workstreams, while EMEA operations could not tolerate unplanned outages during peak manufacturing and distribution windows.
Our Solution
Geostream deployed a dedicated team of infrastructure specialists to manage the end-to-end migration process, handling complex VMware commissioning and reconfiguration alongside comprehensive Windows Server reconfiguration.
We operated a follow-the-sun model with rehearsed cutovers, rollback plans, and continuous validation so capacity, monitoring, and backup posture stayed aligned as each site completed its migration wave.
“Geostream provided dedicated infrastructure engineering resources supporting our server monitoring, capacity planning, and platform upgrades across EMEA operations.”
Head of Technology
Wella Company
Key Outcomes
- Successfully completed all VMware commissioning and reconfiguration within the strict timescale.
- Executed flawless Windows Server reconfiguration across all 258 servers.
- Managed complex migrations across 8 local sites with zero unplanned downtime.
- Delivered continuous around-the-clock engineering support throughout the programme.