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NVR Infrastructure Modernization & Centralized Management Deployment

Modernizing Enterprise Video Infrastructure Through Centralized, Scalable NVR Deployment

Client:
Southern California Edison (SCE)
Partner:
G4S Secure Integration LLC
Role:
Infrastructure Engineering • Centralized Management Deployment • VM Automation • Platform Standardization

Overview

EK Associates, in partnership with G4S Secure Integration, delivered a next-generation Network Video Recorder (NVR) deployment program supporting Southern California Edison’s large-scale security and operational environment. The engagement replaced fragmented, legacy recorder deployments with a centralized, virtualized, and highly repeatable infrastructure model.

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By introducing standardized virtual machine templates, unified monitoring, automated patching, and centralized configuration management, EK Associates improved system reliability, strengthened cybersecurity posture, and significantly reduced the time and cost associated with NVR deployment and lifecycle maintenance.

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E.K. Advantage

Implemented Centralized, Enterprise-Grade Infrastructure Management

E.K. Associates modernized the NVR environment by deploying a unified suite of VMware and NetApp management tools, enabling consistent provisioning, monitoring, and governance across all enterprise NVR deployments.

Engineered Standardized VM Templates for Rapid, Repeatable Deployment

The team designed hardened Windows Server 2016 and Windows 10 reusable VM images, reducing deployment effort while ensuring consistency, security, and compliance across new and existing NVR environments.

Automated Patching, Monitoring & Security Integration

E.K. Associates implemented automated workflows using WSUS, McAfee ePO, and VMware vROPS to support operating system patching, antivirus management, and proactive performance monitoring.

Integrated Infrastructure Across HPE & NetApp Platforms

The engagement established a fully integrated architecture spanning ESXi hosts, NetApp storage, VMware vCenter, and centralized Active Directory, creating a unified and manageable solution for SCE’s security operations teams.

Delivered Comprehensive Documentation & Knowledge Transfer

E.K. equipped SCE operational teams with detailed runbooks, handoff documentation, and hands-on knowledge transfer to ensure long-term sustainability and operational self-sufficiency.

Key Features & Work Performed

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Established Centralized Infrastructure & Core Platform Configuration
  • Installed and configured VMware ESXi on HPE DL380 G10 hosts
  • Deployed and configured NetApp 2812 storage with Santricity management
  • Implemented VMware vCenter for centralized VM orchestration
  • Deployed VMware vROPS for host and VM health monitoring
  • Established Windows Active Directory for authentication and security policy enforcement
  • Configured WSUS for automated operating system patching
  • Implemented McAfee ePO for enterprise antivirus governance
Developed Standardized VM Images & Automated Provisioning Frameworks
  • Created standardized Windows Server 2016 NVR VM templates
  • Created standardized Windows 10 workstation VM templates
  • Documented repeatable build procedures for ESXi and NetApp platforms
  • Automated workflows for vCenter onboarding and Active Directory integration
  • Developed configuration playbooks for centralized management tool integration
Executed Repeatable, High-Reliability NVR Deployment Model
  • Provisioned ESXi hosts and configured underlying storage
  • Deployed standardized VM templates with baseline hardening
  • Integrated systems with centralized monitoring, security, and management platforms
  • Applied operating system, antivirus, and configuration updates
  • Verified system readiness and validated monitoring integration
  • Performed end-to-end testing prior to operational handover
Delivered Documentation, Handover & Operational Transition Support
  • Authored comprehensive deployment runbooks and SOPs
  • Produced configuration documentation for all management platforms
  • Conducted knowledge transfer sessions for SCE operations personnel
  • Provided post-deployment stabilization and optimization support

Impact Delivered

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Delivered a modern, scalable NVR infrastructure built on virtualization and automation

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Reduced deployment timelines through standardized templates and repeatable workflows

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Strengthened cybersecurity posture through centralized patching, monitoring, and antivirus management

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Improved system reliability and visibility via integrated VMware and NetApp tooling

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Enabled long-term operational self-sufficiency through documentation and knowledge transfer

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