Case Study: Upgrading a Hospitality Client’s Virtualization Platform to VMware ESXi 8
September 17, 2025
Client: Hospitality Client
Industry: Hospitality
Location: Northern California
The Challenge
A hospitality client needed to modernize its IT infrastructure by upgrading its VMware ESXi hosts from version 6.7 to 8.0. The existing system had firmware and compatibility limitations, and the upgrade had to be completed with minimal downtime to avoid disrupting daily operations.
The Solution
Precision IT Consulting:
- Upgraded HPE server firmware and BIOS to support ESXi 8.
- Built and deployed a new ESXi 8 host to ensure business continuity.
- Migrated all virtual machines (VMs) from the legacy host to the new environment.
- Rebuilt and upgraded the original host to ESXi 8.
- Deployed VMware vCenter 8 for centralized management.
- Balanced workloads across two ESXi 8 hosts for performance and redundancy.
Results
- Future-Ready Platform: Both hosts successfully upgraded to VMware ESXi 8.
- High Availability: VMs distributed across two hosts for resiliency.
- Minimal Downtime: Work completed in planned overnight windows.
- Improved Security & Support: Fully aligned with the latest VMware standards.
Outcome
The hospitality client now operates a modern, stable, and secure virtualization environment that supports daily operations and positions the IT infrastructure for future growth.
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