Fixed-Scope Storage Fusion to GCP Migrations by Senior Engineers
Migrating IBM Storage Fusion to Google Cloud Container Storage is a well-understood project. We manage the move of persistent volumes to GCP Persistent Disks and Filestore, keeping your legacy environment supported
The lowest-cost way off IBM Storage Fusion: our migration tooling automates the repetitive work —you pay senior engineers for judgment, not keystrokes.
How we support IBM Storage Fusion → Google Cloud Container Storage after migration
- ✓We keep your IBM Storage Fusion under vendor support while you migrate.
- ✓Fixed scope and budget from $80k–$420k — no surprises.
- ✓Typical project timeline: 3–6 months with 2–4 senior engineers.
- ✓Persistent volumes transition to GCP Persistent Disks and Filestore.
- ✓24/7 US-based support throughout and post-migration.
GPFS Application Dependencies
Application reliance on GPFS-specific multi-writer shared filesystem attributes raises doubts about GCP Storage compatibility.
Data Residency Restrictions
Restrictive corporate data residency policies limit which data can move to the Cloud, complicating migration planning.
Vendor Support Timeline Pressure
The prospect of a hard migration deadline from expiring vendor support creates pressure for an aggressive cutover.
IBM Storage Fusion → Google Cloud Container Storage migration — your questions answered
How do you handle migration of GPFS-based persistent volumes?+
We assess your application’s reliance on GPFS multi-writer attributes and migrate to equivalent GCP Persistent Disk or Filestore configurations with thorough testing.
What if my corporate data residency policies prevent certain data from going to the Cloud?+
We can keep sensitive data on-premises under vendor support while you plan. If your vendor contract lapses, our third-party support covers most operational issues until the move is complete.
Will I lose vendor support for my IBM Storage Fusion during the migration?+
No, vendor support continues as long as your contract is active. If the renewal lapses, our third-party support covers most issues, but it is not equivalent to vendor support (no vendor patches).
What is the typical timeline and budget for this migration?+
Typical projects run 3–6 months with 2–4 senior engineers, fixed-scope budget of $80k–$420k. We tailor the timeline to your migration pace.