Greenergy Strengthens Network Infrastructure with Skylar Compliance

Greenergy, a prominent player in the global logistics industry, specializes in importing and distributing blended fuel products across the UK and Canada. Their intricate business model involves substantial investments in the fuel supply chain, showcasing a commitment to cost-effectiveness, efficiency, and reliability.

Managing a complex logistics network, Greenergy was challenged with ensuring consistent and reliable network device configuration backup and recovery. Previous solutions were either costly or time-consuming, prompting the exploration of alternatives. Aigars Karveckis, Infrastructure Analyst at Greenergy, elaborates on the challenge:

“We were exploring the potential for an inexpensive in-house built Linux-based solution such as Rancid, but the cost in terms of hours and configuration time was inhibitive.”

To safeguard against potential network disruptions and device failures, Greenergy needed a solution that offered not only cost-effectiveness but also streamlined configuration management.

In the pursuit of an efficient and affordable solution, Greenergy turned to Skylar Compliance (formerly Restorepoint), recommended by Mutiny. Skylar Compliance not only automated multi-vendor network configuration backup but also provided a live inventory and asset management tool. Aigars Karveckis highlights the solution’s comprehensive capabilities:

“Apart from backing up the configuration of routers and switches, [Skylar Compliance] provides a live inventory and asset management tool capable of acquiring the serial numbers and firmware operating systems versions.”

By opting for Skylar Compliance, Greenergy found a solid, polished product that aligned perfectly with their needs, overcoming the challenges associated with manual configuration backups.

The implementation of Skylar Compliance brought about transformative results for Greenergy:

Enhanced Network Security and Protection: Skylar Compliance emerged as a critical component of Greenergy’s network infrastructure, offering an added layer of network security and protection. The ability to restore and roll back configurations proved crucial, especially during incidents like a failure in a Cisco ASA Firewall device at an unmanned remote site.

Simplified Change Management: Greenergy streamlined change management with Skylar Compliance. Test configurations and updates could be made without traditional risks, due to its automation to quickly and accurately roll back to the last known working configurations.

The success of Skylar Compliance has positioned Greenergy to explore additional enhancements in their network infrastructure. The efficiency gains and improved security have opened opportunities to further optimize their operations. Greenergy is now considering leveraging advanced features of Skylar Compliance to continually refine and fortify their network, ensuring a proactive approach to network management.

The partnership with Skylar Compliance has not only addressed immediate challenges but has set the stage for Greenergy to embrace future innovations, ensuring a resilient and efficient network infrastructure.