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Server Virtualization
Server Virtualization: Server virtualization is the partitioning of a physical server into smaller virtual servers. In server virtualization the resources of the server itself are hidden, or masked, from users, and software is used to divide the physical server into multiple virtual environments, called virtual or private servers. One common usage of this technology is in Web servers. Virtual Web servers are a very popular way of providing low-cost web hosting services. Instead of requiring a separate computer for each server, dozens of virtual servers can co-reside on the same computer. (Source: Webopedia)
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With over 70% of SMB’s embracing virtualization in some form, the need for a cohesive, well thought out strategy is crucial so as to avoid common and costly mistakes.
This White Paper explores the:
• Four key elements of a server virtualization strategy• Business goals and how they will impact strategy• Public Vs On-Site Private Cloud Vs Outsourced Private Cloud Vs Hybrid• What to watch out for• The securit ... read more
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Much of the discussion around modern IT still revolves around purely technical aspects of a given platform, leaving many business people in the dark as to what true value of a new technical architecture actually is.
With businesses being run by process – not by technology – a new approach has to be taken: one that starts with the business imperative, drills down to the business process and then uses technology - increasingly from outside sources – to enable a ... read more
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If you are a business manager and are wondering whether server virtualization savings can be applied in your organisation, then this document will assist you.
Server virtualization is proven to reduce server-related IT costs by more than 30%. Business and IT Managers from small to large enterprises are reaping significant cost benefits through the magic of server virtualization.
This document will help facilitate an informed decision on w ... read more
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If you are an IT manager and want to find out how your team can benefit from server virtualization, then this document will assist you.
Server virtualization is an industry standard technique to reduce server resources by more than one-third. It results in fewer servers to manage and thereby empowers firms to optimise their IT maintenance tasks.
This document will present ten important facts about server virtualizatio ... read more
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This research compares 6 major server virtualization vendors (VMWare, Microsoft, Parallels, Citrix, Oracle and Redhat) on more than 20 important criteria. The comparison will start with generic parameters like company size, market share, etc. Then the document moves onto the core virtualization and integration features which will help identify the vendor’s relevancy to your organisation’s IT architecture and existing setup. The comparison table will then go further to compare ... read more
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Many organisations have gained initial experience with server virtualisation, but what can we learn about the practicalities of scaling up from those taking implementation to the next level? This report by Freeform Dynamics covers the following topics:
- Introduction- Server Consolidation and Virtualisation- Server Hardware Refresh Cycles- Virtualisation Usage and Projections- In the light of Experien ... read more
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An animated elevator pitch on the three types of server virtualization and their benefits. ... read more
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Server Virtualization can dramatically change an IT departments typical workload - and free up time and talent to be devoted to strategic initiatives that can help drive profitability. This 2011 buyer's guide will help you to understand the key benefits of Server Virtualization for small and medium businesses.
The following areas are covered:
- Introduction
- Why SMBs choose Server Vir ... read more
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This research report looks at the attitudes of small and mid-sized organisations (with 50 to 250, and 250 to 1000 employees respectively), to disaster recovery (DR), and the role that various IT solutions play. The input was gathered via telephone interviews with 160 small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) across the United Kingdom, France and Germany (see Appendix A for more details).
“Disaster recovery? is a term widely marketed by IT vendors b ... read more
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Since the debut of the company in 1999, the name VMware has been synonymous with “virtualization”. But just like in any area of business, once the path has been blazed, other companies create their own offerings.
Microsoft’s solution to virtualization, Hyper-V, first appeared in Microsoft Server 2008. Since then Hyper-V has become the primary competitor of VMware and their product vSphere.
The term “virtualization” has come to me ... read more
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One of the hottest topics in the IT industry at the moment is virtualization, particularly in relation to the x86 servers that have so often proliferated to unmanageable levels.
While the principle of server consolidation based on the latest virtualization technologies is now accepted, how far have organizations progressed in this area? And based on adoption experiences, what are the practical considerations when dealing with server proliferation?
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As energy becomes more expensive and the demands put on computing resources continues to rise, businesses are looking hard at their data centre and IT power consumption and trying to find ways to lower the burn. Whether a company is considering a data centre upgrade due to outdated and inefficient hardware or thinking about a green-field design and deployment, energy usage needs to be one of the key business considerations addressed when modernising your data centre.. ... read more
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The natural evolution of virtualization and server management has led to what industry experts call converged infrastructure (CI). Forrester defines it as:
“…a pooled and virtualized combination of servers, edge networking, and storage, with built-in virtualization abstractions for the physical layer of infrastructure (not to be confused with hypervisor-type virtual machines) and integrated management. CI implies the ability to pool resources, stream ... read more
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If you are trying to help your business work out its priorities, scope out your existing IT capabilities or liaise between the two areas, this paper is for you.
As a number of new storage capabilities become available it's always good to revisit the requirements on data storage and consider the impacts, both positive and negative, of server virtualisation. This report discusses how we might address the needs of disaster recovery, remote site access and m ... read more
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With virtualization close to the top of every CIO’s to do list, this report details the task of finding out how well server, storage and desktop virtualization is currently understood and where it is being applied, discovering what is driving adoption and, just as interestingly, what is holding it back.
This report provides a snapshot of activity with regard to the adoption of virtualization solutions in business today. The report also con ... read more
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As different needs and issues converge on businesses and IT managers around managing costs and risk while creating an enabling environment, technology advances now mean that client-side computing can be more tightly controlled while still providing flexibility and cost effectiveness.
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Virtualization isn't the preserve of large enterprises. Learn how small and mid-sized businesses (SMB's 50-750 users) are using Virtualization to reduce costs, improve security and efficiency.
This buyer’s guide covers:
- Virtualization Solutions Overview- Desktop Virtualization- Server Virtualization- Data Back-Up & Disaster Recovery- Hosted Virtualisation- Virtua ... read more
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The move to virtualisation is all but inevitable, and there is very little question as to why. The benefits are incontrovertible, and the maturity of the virtualisation software available has moved virtualisation out of the realm of the test bed and into the realm of "have to have it.” It may be true that some companies are reluctant to switch over to a virtualised environment if they already have an existing system in place and substantial capital sunk into a data centre, it is much mo ... read more
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Virtualisation has become a de facto standard in larger data centres, particularly as they seek benefits such as greater processing agility and resource management. The cost factor, of course, weighs heavily in the decision—but whilst the long-term costs are favourable, in the short-term, it can be difficult due to a potentially high cost of adoption and the presence of existing --- and potentially not fully amortised --- data centre hardware.
Overcoming some of those i ... read more
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Microsoft and Cisco have joined forces to deliver a new range of virtualization solutions that the companies hope will offer improved scalability and operational control using the Windows Server Hyper-V hypervisor. The updated hypervisor will combine advanced Cisco networking features, but will not undermine existing IT management processes.
Placeholder0Dynamic provision management has been incorporated into the Cisco Nexus 1000V virtual switch, which will greatly simplify mana ... read more
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