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Linux & UNIX

Platforms, Modernised.
Workloads, Transformed.

Aging UNIX and Linux systems create operational risks through end-of-support scenarios, limited vendor support, and increasing maintenance complexity that constrains business operations.

At Cordant, we modernise legacy UNIX platforms through strategic migration planning, container transformation, and cloud integration that preserves critical business functionality whilst eliminating technical debt.

We develop modernisation strategies that balance operational continuity with platform advancement, ensuring critical workloads continue operating whilst benefiting from modern platform capabilities and reduced operational overhead.

Our modernisation services span legacy platform migration from UNIX to Linux, container transformation for cloud-native deployment, and comprehensive cloud integration strategies that enable hybrid and multi-cloud capabilities.

Legacy Platform Migration

Execute comprehensive migration strategies that transition critical workloads from aging UNIX platforms to modern Linux distributions whilst preserving application functionality and enabling cloud-native capabilities through systematic assessment and transformation methodologies.

Our legacy migration services include:

  • Solaris to Oracle Linux migration with application compatibility assessment and workload transformation
  • AIX Power Systems modernisation including Linux on Power and x86 platform transitions
  • HP-UX Itanium end-of-life planning with alternative platform evaluation and migration strategies
  • Database migration coordination including Oracle and IBM DB2 transitions during platform changes
  • Application dependency mapping and compatibility testing for complex legacy workload environments
  • Vendor licensing optimisation and support transition planning for cost-effective platform modernisation
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Container Transformation

Implement comprehensive application containerisation strategies that modernise legacy UNIX applications whilst enabling cloud-native deployment patterns through Docker containerisation and Kubernetes orchestration platforms.

Our container transformation service covers:

  • Legacy application assessment and containerisation feasibility analysis with modernisation pathway planning
  • Docker container image creation and optimisation for UNIX application workloads
  • Kubernetes deployment with persistent storage, networking, and security policy implementation
  • Container registry deployment including Harbor and cloud-native registry services with vulnerability scanning
  • CI/CD pipeline integration for containerised application deployment with automated testing and validation
  • Microservices architecture transformation from monolithic UNIX applications with API gateway integration
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Cloud Integration

Establish comprehensive cloud integration strategies that enable hybrid and multi-cloud deployment whilst optimising workload placement and maintaining operational continuity through intelligent platform utilisation and migration planning.

Our cloud integration service includes:

  • Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) migration planning for Oracle workloads with Exadata integration
  • AWS and Azure Linux migration strategies including lift-and-shift and cloud-native transformation approaches
  • Hybrid cloud architecture design with on-premises integration and workload mobility capabilities
  • Cloud cost optimisation including reserved instances and spot pricing utilisation for Linux workloads
  • Infrastructure-as-Code implementation using Terraform and Ansible for automated cloud provisioning
  • Monitoring and observability deployment across hybrid environments with centralised logging and alerting
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Why Choose Cordant

Legacy Platform Expertise

Deep technical knowledge of Solaris, AIX, HP-UX, and modern Linux platforms with extensive migration experience across complex enterprise environments

Strategic Modernisation Planning

Comprehensive approach to legacy platform transformation that balances operational continuity with technology advancement

Risk Management Focus

Migration and lifecycle extension strategies that minimise business disruption whilst addressing operational and security risks

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By the Numbers

100 %

successful legacy platform migrations with maintained business continuity and zero data loss across complex enterprise environments

70 %

average cost reduction achieved through strategic platform modernisation and operational efficiency improvements

95 %

application compatibility success rate through systematic testing and validation during platform migrations

Ready to Modernise Your Legacy UNIX Platforms?

Stop accepting legacy platform risks and escalating maintenance costs. Start strategic platform modernisation with proven migration expertise and lifecycle management.

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