Understanding Virtualisation: Maximizing Resources and Efficiency in Modern Infrastructure
Virtualisation is revolutionizing the way organizations use their IT infrastructure. It's not just about why you should virtualise but how to implement it effectively. This article, led by Jude Clermont, Senior Engineer at Deverill Ltd, explores the key technologies that enable virtualisation, such as server virtualisation, desktop virtualisation, and disaster recovery solutions. By understanding the timing and methods of virtualisation, businesses can enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve resource management while addressing pressing issues like power consumption and maintenance.
Understanding Virtualisation: Maximizing Resources and Efficiency in Modern Infrastructure
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so ....... what exactly is ‘Virtualisation’ Jude Clermont Senior Engineer Deverill Ltd
Virtualisation It’s all about ‘how’ ..... not ‘why’ !
£ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ Traditional Infrastructure % Resources Used Power & Cooling Used Email Server Application Server File Server Web Server
Physical Virtualised £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ Virtualised Environment Application Server Email Server File Server Web Server % Resources Used % Resources Used Power & Cooling Used Power & Cooling Used
More BANG for your BUCK
Virtualisation It’s all about ‘when’ ..... not ‘if ’ !
Server Virtualisation
Physical Server
Box 1 Box 2 Box 3 Box 4 Box 5 Box 6 Box 7 Box 8
Virtualised Server External SAN
Key Technologies High Availability
High Availability External SAN
Key Technologies vMotion Live Migration
Virtual Machine Virtual Machine Memory Content Memory Sync Configuration Data Cluster Node 1 Cluster Node 2 User VHD Network Storage
Key Technologies Disaster Recovery & Imaging
Data Protection SNAPSHOTS - IMAGES - LAN-FREE - VCB - DR - CLONE
Why vDesktop • Cost of PC’s • Ongoing Maintenance and Upgrades • Application Maintenance and Installation • IT resources requirements for PC’s • Green Issues – Power Cooling/Landfill • Its only available from the Office
The Options !!!! • Shared remote desktop “Terminal Server” • Shared Remote Application • Packaged Application Delivery or Virtual Application • VDI “Virtual Desktop Infrastructure”
Presentation Virtualisation (desktop) Presentation Virtualisation (app)
Application Virtualisation
VDI (Virtual Desktop Infrastructure)
Group Policy Preferences
Group Policy Preferences