Innovaro Technology Completes Hyper-V and Server Infrastructure Upgrade at Courtyard by Marriott Inverness Airport

Background

Lighthouse Hotel Management, known for managing high-profile hospitality properties across the UK, identified a critical need to refresh the IT infrastructure at the Courtyard by Marriott Inverness Airport. Their existing systems were approaching end-of-life, risking security vulnerabilities, performance degradation, and operational inefficiencies.

Objectives

• Modernise and future-proof the server environment.
• Improve system performance, reliability, and security.
• Minimise downtime during the transition.
• Enable scalability for future operational growth.

Solution

We designed and delivered a comprehensive infrastructure upgrade:

1. Hyper-V Host and Virtual Machine Refresh

• New Host Server: A high-availability server platform was installed to replace aging hardware.
• VM Migrations: All critical virtual machines were upgraded and migrated, including application servers, file servers, and hotel management systems.
• Operating System Upgrade: All VMs and the host environment were transitioned to Microsoft Windows Server 2025, leveraging its enhanced security, virtualization, and management capabilities.

2. Physical Domain Controller Replacement

• New Physical DC Server: A robust physical domain controller was deployed to replace the legacy server hardware, ensuring centralised authentication, policy enforcement, and management.
• Active Directory Migration: Seamless migration of AD roles, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policies.
• Disaster Recovery: Integrated a full backup and recovery plan leveraging new server features.

3. Strategic Enhancements

• Improved Security: Full implementation of Server 2025’s native security enhancements, including advanced threat protection and secure boot protocols.
• Performance Optimisation: Fine-tuned Hyper-V settings and server resources to maximise efficiency and stability.
• Minimal Downtime: Migration and cutover were carefully planned and executed to minimise business disruption, maintaining operational continuity for hotel staff and guests.

Results

• Increased System Stability: Uptime improved significantly, with faster system response times.
• Enhanced Security Posture: The hotel now benefits from cutting-edge, enterprise-grade security features.
• Future-Proofed Infrastructure: Positioned to easily scale and adapt to future technology needs.
• Client Satisfaction: Lighthouse Hotel Management reported a smooth transition and immediate operational benefits.

Testimonial

The infrastructure upgrade at Courtyard Inverness Airport was executed flawlessly. It has dramatically improved our systems’ performance and resilience, allowing us to focus more on delivering outstanding guest experiences.

Stephen Bench – Managing Director, Lighthouse Hotel Management

Conclusion

Through careful planning, expert execution, and close collaboration, Innovaro Technology successfully transformed Courtyard by Marriott Inverness Airport network infrastructure with minimal impact on operations. Thanks to the full Server Infrastructure upgrade, Inverness Airport is now well-positioned to meet the growing technology demands of modern travellers while safeguarding their internal systems for the future.