Server Virtualization
Many companies and non-profit organizations have computer centers full of servers, each of which runs an individual application. This leads to very low resource utilization on any given piece of hardware. A concept that is fast becoming a mandatory modality is server virtualization. Multiple virtual servers running their own operating system are located and run on a single physical server. Established products such as VMWare, and Microsoft's Hyper-V, which shipped with Windows Server 2008, provide a strong base for implementing these virtual server environments. Utilization rates which may average 10 to 15 percent of a physical server's capacity can be pushed to 75 to 80 percent. This reduces:
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electrical and HVAC requirements
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rack space and the amount of server hardware required
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networking equipment
We would be happy to consult with you on how Server Virtualization could save your organization money and provide a efficient solution to an out-of-control data center! For information on how to contact us, click here.