VIrtualization Solutions
Virtualization is software technology which uses a physical resource such as a server and divides it up into virtual resources called virtual machines (VM’s).
Virtualization allows users to consolidate physical resources and make it achieve High Availability of Business Critical Applications, Email solutions, Database, Communications solutions and more with simplify deployment and administration, and reduce power and cooling requirements. While virtualization technology is most popular in the server world, virtualization technology is also being used in data storage such as Storage Area Networks, and inside of operating systems such as Windows Server 2008 / 2012 with Hyper-V.
What is Virtualization?
Today’s x86 computer hardware was designed to run a single operating system and a single application, leaving most machines vastly underutilized. Virtualization lets you run multiple virtual machines on a single physical machine, with each virtual machine sharing the resources of that one physical computer across multiple environments. Different virtual machines can run different operating systems and multiple applications on the same physical computer. While others are leaping aboard the virtualization bandwagon now, VMware is the market leader in virtualization. Our technology is production-proven, used by more than 170,000 customers, including 100% of the Fortune 100.
How Does Virtualization Work?
The VMware virtualization platform is built on a business-ready architecture. Use software such as VMware vSphere to transform or virtualize the hardware resources of an x86-based computer including the CPU, RAM, hard disk and network controller to create a fully functional virtual machine that can run its own operating system and applications just like computer. Each virtual machine contains a complete system, eliminating potential conflicts. VMware virtualization works by inserting a thin layer of software directly on the computer hardware or on a host operating system. This contains a virtual machine monitor or hypervisor that allocates hardware resources dynamically and transparently. Multiple operating systems run concurrently on a single physical computer and share hardware resources with each other. By encapsulating an entire machine, including CPU, memory, operating system, and network devices, a virtual machine is completely compatible with all standard x86 operating systems, applications, and device drivers. You can safely run several operating systems and applications at the same time on a single computer, with each having access to the resources it needs when it needs them.
Build your Datacenter on a Flexible Architecture
Virtualizing a single physical computer is just the beginning. You can build an entire virtual infrastructure, scaling across hundreds of interconnected physical computers and storage devices with VMware vSphere , a proven virtualization platform used as the foundation for building private and public clouds . You don’t need to assign servers, storage, or network bandwidth permanently to each application. Instead, your hardware resources are dynamically allocated when and where they’re needed within your private cloud. Your highest priority applications always have the necessary resources without wasting money on excess hardware only used at peak times. Connect this private cloud to a public cloud to create a hybrid cloud, giving your business the flexibility, availability and scalability it needs to thrive.
Manage your Resources with the Lowest TCO
It’s not just virtualization that’s important. You need the management tools to run those machines and the ability to run the wide selection of applications and infrastructure services your business depends on. VMware lets you increase service availability while eliminating error-prone manual tasks. IT operations are more efficient and effective with VMware virtualization. Your staff will handle double or triple the number of servers, giving users access to the services they need while retaining centralized control. Deliver built-in availability, security, and performance across the board, from the desktop to the datacenter.
Learn More about the Power of Virtualization
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Virtualization Advantages:
- Server consolidation
- Reduced power and cooling
- Green computing
- Ease of deployment and administration
- High availability and disaster recovery
Popular virtualization products include:
Vmware
Transform your Business with Virtualization
Improve the efficiency and availability of IT resources and applications through virtualization. Start by eliminating the old one server, one application model and run multiple virtual machines on each physical machine. Free your IT admins from spending so much time managing servers rather than innovating. About 70% of a typical IT budget in a non-virtualized datacenter goes towards just maintaining the existing infrastructure, with little left for innovation.
An automated datacenter built on the production-proven VMware virtualization platform lets you respond to market dynamics faster and more efficiently than ever before. VMware vSphere delivers resources, applications an even servers as when and where they’re needed. VMware customers typically save 50-70% on overall IT costs by consolidating their resource pools and delivering highly available machines with VMware vSphere.
- Run multiple operating systems on a single computer including Windows, Linux and more.
- Let your Mac run Windows creating a virtual PC environment for all your Windows applications.
- Reduce capital costs by increasing energy efficiency and requiring less hardware while increasing your server to admin ratio
- Ensure your enterprise applications perform with the highest availability and performance
- Build up business continuity through improved disaster recovery solutions and deliver high availability throughout the datacenter
- Improve enterprise desktop management & control with faster deployment of desktops and fewer support calls due to application conflicts
Microsoft Hyper-V
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows Server 2010, the most advanced Windows Server operating system yet, increases server infrastructure flexibility while saving time and reducing costs. With Windows Server you can develop, deliver, and manage rich user experiences and applications, provide a highly secure network infrastructure, and increase technological efficiency and value within your organization.
Everything needed to support server virtualization is available as an integral feature of the operating system as Windows Server 2008 R2 / 2012 Hyper-V. With Hyper-V as a role, plus flexible licensing policies, it’s now easier than ever to take advantage of the cost savings of virtualization through Windows Server 2008 R2 / 2012 .
Windows Server Hyper-V R2 / 2012 , the next-generation hypervisor-based server virtualization technology, allows you to make the best use of your server hardware investments by consolidating multiple server roles as separate virtual machines (VMs) running on a single physical machine. With Hyper-V R2 / 2012 you can also efficiently run multiple different operating systems Windows, Linux, and others in parallel, on a single server, and fully leverage the power of x64 computing. And because Hyper-V R2 / 2012 uses the same VHD format as Hyper-V as well as Virtual Server 2005 R2, migrating workloads from this earlier technology is relatively straightforward.
Hyper-V in Windows Server 2008 R2 / 2012 includes the much-anticipated Live Migration feature, which allows you to move a virtual machine between two virtualization host servers without any interruption of service. The users connected to the virtual machine being moved might notice only a slight slowing in performance for a few moments. Otherwise, they will be unaware that the virtual machine was moved from one physical computer to another.
Demonstrations
For a better understanding of the capabilities offered when leveraging Hyper-V R2 / 2012, RDS delivers effective demonstrations to all levels of the organization. Contact RDS today to arrange a demonstration today and empower your organization in the decision making process.
Assessment and Health Checks
Already have Hyper-V deployed? Leverage RDS Hyper-V experts to perform a detailed assessment and health check of your environment. RDS are experts in diagnosing issues in Hyper-V.
Design
Without careful design, an Hyper-V implementation can leave an organization with an environment that is not effectively managing Virtual environments and inconsistent with business needs and difficult to expand or alter. Avoid the costs, risks and wasted time of having to re-design and re-install an entire deployment. Leverage RDS to provide a detailed hyper-V design to meet your organizations needs.
Implementation and Migration
Implementing a new Hyper-V instance or Migrating from an existing virtual solution. RDS are experts in ensuring the deployment of Hyper-V is successful and meets customer requirements. Detailed Implementation and Migration steps are reviewed with customer throughout all phases of a project.
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