Virtualization
Using Sophisticated Systems Management Tools That Manage Both Guest Environments
Virtualization is the process of creating a virtual version of a server or computer system using software rather than hardware. It enables multiple operating systems to run simultaneously on a single machine.
Use of ‘advanced virtualization’ technologies along with increasingly sophisticated systems management tools that manage both guest environments and the virtualization engines can extend the benefits further. A penetration of more than 25% of the servers virtualized, along with storage virtualization and the use of management tools can deliver a total reduction of costs up to 52% per user in a year. Rethinking virtualization in business terms helps organizations to realize the full potential of technology and gain better business outcomes. We know, virtualization enables pooling and sharing of IT resources – including servers, storage and networking – which can be allocated dynamically across applications and processes. Perhaps it’s time now to look at how much more can be gained by approaching virtualization in a more comprehensive business-focused manner and implement it in terms of best practices.
Use of ‘advanced virtualization’ technologies along with increasingly sophisticated systems management tools that manage both guest environments and the virtualization engines can extend the benefits further. A penetration of more than 25% of the servers virtualized, along with storage virtualization and the use of management tools can deliver a total reduction of costs up to 52% per user in a year. Rethinking virtualization in business terms helps organizations to realize the full potential of technology and gain better business outcomes. We know, virtualization enables pooling and sharing of IT resources – including servers, storage and networking – which can be allocated dynamically across applications and processes. Perhaps it’s time now to look at how much more can be gained by approaching virtualization in a more comprehensive business-focused manner and implement it in terms of best practices.