Upgrading In-House Solutions with Linux Red Hat 8
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Did You Know?
Caspian One recently enabled a seamless system upgrade for a global media service provider, successfully migrating their in-house scheduling software to Linux Red Hat 8 in just two months - ensuring uninterrupted broadcasting for millions of viewers.
This story represents Caspian One’s ability to deliver high-stakes infrastructure upgrades with precision, speed, and reliability. By successfully migrating a critical scheduling system to Linux Red Hat 8 within a fixed-price, two-month deadline, we demonstrated our expertise in DevOps, automation, and infrastructure modernisation.
Our structured approach - deploying specialist engineers, executing weekly sprints, and ensuring seamless communication - enabled the client to meet strict broadcasting commitments without disruption. This engagement highlights our role as a trusted technology partner, capable of executing complex migrations while maintaining operational continuity in fast-paced media environments.
The Challenge
With a tight timeframe and zero room for error, the media provider needed an experienced partner who could deliver a seamless upgrade without impacting live services. The project involved:
Migrating their entire scheduling platform to Linux Red Hat 8
Updating and transitioning Puppet code for infrastructure automation
Managing the project under a fixed-price agreement to control costs
Delivering results on time without disrupting day-to-day broadcasting operations
With live broadcasting dependent on these systems, failure to meet the deadline was not an option. The company needed specialist Linux and DevOps expertise to ensure a smooth transition, but finding and onboarding the right talent quickly proved challenging.
Our Approach
Caspian One rapidly assembled a team of two highly skilled Linux and DevOps engineers, carefully selected for their expertise in broadcast infrastructure, automation, and large-scale system migrations. We provided a fixed-price package, ensuring the project stayed on budget while delivering:
Weekly sprints for structured development and clear progress tracking
Continuous updates to maintain transparency and adapt to evolving challenges
Close collaboration with the client’s internal teams to ensure knowledge transfer and long-term system stability
By taking an agile, milestone-based approach, we kept the project on schedule and aligned with the broadcaster’s operational requirements. Our team proactively identified and resolved potential risks before they could disrupt the migration, ensuring a frictionless transition.
The Outcome
Caspian One successfully delivered the full system migration within the agreed two-month window, completing all upgrades to Linux Red Hat 8 and transitioning Puppet-based infrastructure automation without any downtime or disruptions.
The project was not only delivered on time and within budget but also strengthened our client’s long-term relationship with their broadcasting customer. By ensuring a flawless migration, the media services provider safeguarded the reliability of their scheduling systems, reinforcing their reputation for delivering high-quality, uninterrupted broadcasting services.
What This Meant for the Client:
For the media provider, this upgrade was about more than just system performance - it was about ensuring business continuity and maintaining trust with a major British broadcaster.
Thanks to Caspian One’s expertise, they now have a future-proofed infrastructure, with enhanced automation and stability, allowing them to focus on delivering high-quality broadcast services without technological concerns.
Key Details & Expertise
Keywords: Linux Red Hat 8, Puppet Code Migration, DevOps, Fixed-Price Project, Scheduling Software, Broadcast Technology, Weekly Sprints, Seamless Migration, British Broadcaster, Time-Sensitive Upgrade
Primary Areas of Expertise: Infrastructure, Application Development
Secondary Areas: Linux Red Hat, DevOps, Automation (Puppet, Terraform, Ansible), Infrastructure Modernisation
Resource Roles: DevOps Engineer, Linux Engineer, Automation Engineer / QA, Infrastructure Engineer / System Administrator
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Caspian One specialises in broadcast technology, infrastructure modernisation, and DevOps transformation. Whether you need a full-scale upgrade, a specialist team, or a fixed-price delivery model, we ensure your systems remain secure, scalable, and operationally robust. Let’s discuss how we can support your next upgrade.
