Environment

One of our biggest focuses is always on learning. In particular, complex technical topics are central to our increasingly technical world. An efficient IT infrastructure is key to the success of a modern business, whether that is by gaining competitive advantage or reduction of costs. To achieve this, deep technical knowledge is required which is gained through robust practical training.

At first glance, this seems to be a problem, as a server needed for this is not quickly built and configured, and some requirements sound overwhelming at first. Often, for example, the use of certain software or devices within an existing corporate infrastructure has to be simulated. Since its foundation, the ITLS Group has offered the possibility of such training environments, so-called labs.

The further development of the labs demonstrates the will to manage the company in an increasingly resource-efficient and sustainable way, as well as the will to expand the theory taught by expert trainers with professionally guided practical exercises.

To begin with, these practical exercises were implemented with hardware components actually on site. This method required a great deal of effort in terms of transport, setup and configuration. Efficiency was limited and support had to be provided primarily through experts on site.

As technologies advanced and bandwidth grew, we were able to move these labs to fixed, central location and make them available remotely. This method also immediately enabled better utilization of resources as well as eliminating emissions associated with transportation. Easy access also improved service with the help of Remotelab support. To minimize the use of resources, devices that were not needed could be switched off at a central location.

However, this was not the end of the development and constantly evolving technology enables further advantages in the efficient use of resources. Many hardware components can now be completely virtualized, making it possible to save space and make optimal use of resources. Furthermore, fast troubleshooting options (e.g. by loading a snapshot) as well as accurate and fast preparation of the devices are opened up.

ITLS Group will continue to follow this path of continuous improvement and will assess and implement new technical possibilities in order to create a more sustainable provision for our services.