Modernizing enterprise IT infrastructure can be challenging, especially when thousands of virtual machines support business-critical applications and services. SiriusXM faced this challenge as it looked to simplify its virtualization environment, reduce operational complexity, and build a foundation for future innovation. By adopting Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization, SiriusXM established a unified platform for managing traditional virtual machines alongside containerized applications.
The migration required careful planning and execution to maintain service availability throughout the process. SiriusXM began by testing workloads in development and quality assurance environments before moving into production. Through controlled maintenance windows, the team successfully live-migrated hundreds of production virtual machines while maintaining service continuity.
Working with Red Hat and Portworx by Pure Storage, SiriusXM also leveraged integrated storage management, automated capacity management, and proactive telemetry to support workload performance and simplify infrastructure operations. This approach helped streamline storage management while providing greater visibility into the environment.
SiriusXM's experience demonstrates how enterprises can modernize virtualization without abandoning existing workloads. Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization provides greater infrastructure flexibility, simplified operations, and a foundation for cloud-native application development. For organizations evaluating their virtualization strategy, this migration highlights how a unified platform can support current business needs while preparing IT environments for the future.