A38 Ship
Case Study
A38 Ship
How A38 Ship uses UniHosted to streamline network management across their infrastructure.
Company
A38 Ship
Location
Hungary
Industry
Entertainment
Interviewee
Robert, CTO & Network Architect
Written by Iron Brands
Cofounder at UniHosted
Initial Setup and Challenges
Before adopting UniHosted, Robert faced several challenges with his network management setup:
"We used a UniFi cloud controller stick, and before that, we had the controller installed on an old Debian box."
What were the main challenges?
- Performance Issues: Both the cloud controller stick and the Debian box were very slow.
- Upgrade Difficulties: Upgrading the controller and APs was challenging. Some APs didn't seem to have newer firmwares, and a specific controller upgrade caused a loss of provisioning functionality for older APs.
- Unreliable Upgrades: The controller upgrade went through without any warnings, leading to issues that were time-consuming to resolve.
Discovering UniHosted
Robert discovered UniHosted while reading about SaaS topics on Reddit. He found Simple Analytics and subsequently UniHosted. After reaching out via LinkedIn, Robert decided to try UniHosted for a more reliable and efficient network management solution. (And it worked!)
Transition to UniHosted
Transitioning to UniHosted provided several standout benefits for Robert's company:
"The main benefits are managed upgrades and improved speed. The only minor inconvenience is SSH-ing into each new AP for setup, but overall, it's much faster and easier."
Key Takeaways
- Managed upgrades: UniHosted handled upgrades efficiently, solving the previous issues with controller and AP upgrades.
- Improved speed: The virtualized or dockerized infrastructure of UniHosted significantly improved performance.
- Ease of Use: Despite needing to SSH into each new AP to set up the remote URL for adoption, the process was fast and easy after initial setup.
Benefits Realized
Robert highlighted several key benefits from using UniHosted:
Key Takeaways
- Reduced management Overhead: Managed upgrades and improved speed reduced the time and effort required for network management.
- Improved reliability: The virtualized infrastructure provided a more reliable and efficient solution compared to the previous setups.
- Simplified processes: The ease of use and straightforward setup process made network management more efficient.
Impact and Recommendations
Since switching to UniHosted, Robert's network management has become more efficient and reliable. The proactive management and improved performance have allowed his team to focus on more complex and important tasks.
"UniHosted has significantly improved our network management, allowing us to focus on more important tasks. The managed upgrades and improved speed are the main benefits."
Would you recommend UniHosted?
Based on your experience with A38 Ship, would you recommend UniHosted to others?
"We highly recommend UniHosted. The managed upgrades, improved speed, and overall ease of use have made them an essential partner in our network management."
Final Thoughts
Any closing thoughts you'd like to share?
UniHosted has greatly improved Robert's network management capabilities, providing a secure, reliable, and user-friendly platform. The proactive support and seamless integration with UniFi devices have made UniHosted an indispensable part of their IT infrastructure.
TL;DR
A38 Ship (entertainment venue, Budapest) uses UniHosted for UniFi Controller hosting.
- Problem: UniFi cloud key and an old Debian-hosted controller were slow; controller and AP upgrades were fragile and broke provisioning.
- Solution: Cloud-hosted UniFi Controller with UniHosted—managed upgrades and better performance.
- Result: Managed upgrades, faster controller, less hands-on maintenance. A38 recommends UniHosted for venues and businesses that want reliable UniFi hosting without running their own controller.