Mar 20, 2007 : Netflix Selects BladeLogic Solution

📅 March 20, 2007 - Data center automation software developer BladeLogic (bladelogic.com) announced on Monday that online movie rental service Netflix (netflix.com) has selected BladeLogic's suite of data center automation solutions as the platform to automate its IT infrastructure.

Prior to BladeLogic, Netflix managed its server and application environments using internally-developed tools and scripts. By selecting BladeLogic operations manager, Netflix will be able to further streamline operations and improve service availability by fully automating the entire lifecycle of its data center management processes including provisioning, patching, compliance and day-to-day server and application configuration management.

Netflix will also implement BladeLogic Orchestration Manager, a software solution that provides process automation using event-driven workflow and data integration with other systems management software tools. The solution will enable Netflix to create a cohesive data center environment where configuration changes can be easily managed, controlled and enforced.

"As the world's largest online movie rental service, Netflix has a highly complex IT infrastructure consisting of a large number of servers and applications to support its rapidly growing business," says Dev Ittycheria, president and CEO for BladeLogic. "By selecting BladeLogic, Netflix leverages a next-generation automation platform to manage its sophisticated computing environment to meet the needs of its business. We are extremely proud to add Netflix to our roster of blue-chip customers."

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