Server virtualization
Most organisations have large numbers of servers spread across multiple locations and departments, each typically running a single application. This results in expensive duplication of resources, inefficiency,management complexity and unnecessary IT hardware and software spend.The true cost of delivering server infrastructure to the business is almost impossible to estimate but undoubtedly it represents a substantial part of the IT budget. This is an area where potential savings and improved return on investment (ROI) can be significant.
Quick Pitch
- Server virtualization dramatically reduces the number of physical servers in an organisation by enabling multiple "virtual servers" to be run on a single or reduced number of shared machines. These are typically located in a centralised data centre facility, where the management, control and security of the server infrastructure can be more easily managed and supported.
- Each virtual server has its own operating system, applications will run as normal, and users have access via the network as usual. Multiple virtual servers are managed via a single management layer, or "hypervisor".
- The number of servers can be reduced by a ratio of between 5 and 15:1, while the associated savings in hardware, licences, management, storage and particularly power consumption are enormous. ROI is extremely fast.