TierPoint provides a cost-effective VMware-based cloud infrastructure with public, private, and hybrid deployment options. They own and operate their data centers which provides expertise in hosting mission critical systems. TierPoint offers customized cloud solutions with scalable and redundant infrastructure, security-focused architecture, and personalized support to help with cloud migrations.

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SOLUTION BRIEF
TheTierPointTexas Cloud
TierPoint provides aVMware based Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) Cloud offering with
Public, Private and Hybrid deployments.TierPoint’s cloud infrastructure is purpose-built for
flexibility, redundancy and performance and is priced cost-effectively. Because we own and
operate data center facilities for mission critical applications and systems, we have the
expertise and perspective that many cloud service providers can't match.We also
provide the personalized attention and support you need to help make your migration
to the cloud seamless.You won't be limited by an inflexible cookie-cutter cloud
solution because of our custom-designed cloud architecture.
TierPoint Cloud Benefits
• Enterprise Class Solution to
Support Critical Applications
• Customized Cloud Solutions
• Agile, Scalable Infrastructure
• Cost Savings
• Continuous Innovation
• Top-Tier Performance
• Security-Focused Architecture
TIERPOINT PUBLIC CLOUD TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
COMPUTE
Compute Platform
Cisco UCS
Cloud Platform
VMWare Cloud Director
Processor
XEON E5 Series
Features
Hot Add, Host Failure Protection,
Workload Distribution
STORAGE
Storage Platform
NetApp FAS8040
StorageType
Isolated NFS SAN
Storage Network
40Gbps Redundant Storage Network
Flash Optimized
Host Based Flash Optimized by
PernixData
SECURITY
Security Platform
Dual Fortinet Fortigate Dedicated Firewalls
Features
Managed Stateful Firewall Pair, 2VLANs
and 5 IPSecVPNs
High Availability
Active/Passive
FirewallThroughput
1Gbps
Concurrent Sessions
400,000 New Sessions Per Second: 3,000

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To find out how TierPoint can help you with your cloud, colocation and managed services initiatives — call 877.859.TIER (8437),
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AboutTierPoint
TierPoint is a leading national provider of cloud, colocation and managed services designed to help organizations improve business
performance and manage risk.With corporate headquarters in St. Louis, Mo.,TierPoint operates 13 highly-redundant,Tier III plus data
centers in the states ofWashington,Texas, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Maryland, NewYork, Massachusetts and Connecticut.
Cloud
CLOUD | COLOCATION | MANAGED SERVICES | DISASTER RECOVERY
TIERPOINT CLOUD ADD-ONS DETAILS
A10 Load Balancers-Platform
A10 Networks
LocalTraffic ManagerTraffic
Throughput
25 Mbps Inbound/25Mbps
SSL Performance
500 Transactions Per Second (TPS)
Compression
50Mbps (Upgrade options available)
Backup-Platform
VMWare and Evault
BackupType
Snapshot and File Level
Backup Method
Native Storage and Software Agent
Schedule
Snapshots Daily, Customizable File Level
Retention
Snapshot 7 days, Customizable File Level
(Options available for geographic
replication)
Intrusion Detection
Systems-Platform
AlertLogic Security Manager
ProtectionType
Fully managed SAAS solution to protect
websites and apps from attack
(Log Management and Review
Options Available)
Managed Server-Service Level
Agreement
1-8 hour Response Based on
Ticket Priority
Features
Management and Patching of OS and
Applications 24/7 Monitoring and
Alerting
Bandwidth-Delivery Method
95th Percentile Average Monthly
Bandwidth Bursting
Overages of 95th Percentile
at Same Rate
Network
Redundant Multi-Carrier Internet
Network
Features
Hot Add, High Efficiency, Enterprise
PlusVPN-IPSec or SSLVPN Tunnel
Configuration, Monitoring and
Management