Virtualization

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Server virtualization – Storage Virtualization: Virtualization is one of those IT terms that can mean different things to different people. At Datatrend Technologies, when we speak of this concept, we are focused on the concept of simplifying and optimizing an organization’s IT infrastructure to achieve cost savings and/or efficiency gains that result in bottom-line benefits.

Virtualizing an infrastructure can take many forms and is associated with a number of IT initiatives, such as server/storage consolidation, workload consolidation, and business continuity. Datatrend offers virtualization solutions in UNIX server environments, x86 server environments, and storage environments.

The UNIX Space

Datatrend has deep, rich expertise in virtual solutions in the UNIX arena, particularly as it relates to IBM technologies. Through dynamic logical partitioning, micro-partitioning, and other advanced functions, IBM’s POWER architecture and AIX operating system create a formidable combination for UNIX server virtualization. These technologies enable firms to improve server utilization, simplify the infrastructure, and ease the burden of systems management.

A UNIX virtualization solution from Datatrend can include one or more of the following elements:

• Server Virtualization strategy
• Solution design and implementation
• AIX, including advanced functions and support/subscription services
• IBM System p platform supply and implementation

Such a solution does not have to include all of these elements – you may only be in need of one or some. So whether you have a need for a point solution or a more comprehensive solution, Datatrend can help you leverage virtualizing tools in your UNIX environment to lower costs and increase business flexibility.

The x86 Space

Datatrend also specializes in server virtualization solutions for the x86 platform. Leveraging VMware technology, Datatrend’s solution services team can virtualize your infrastructure to address server utilization, consolidate workloads, and achieve business continuity through a simplified architecture.

An x86 server virtualization solution from Datatrend can include one or more of the following elements:

• Server Virtualization strategy
• Solution design and implementation
• VMware licenses and support/subscription services
• x86 platform supply and implementation

A solution does not have to include all of these elements – you may only be in need of one or some. So whether you have a need for a point solution or a more comprehensive solution, Datatrend can help you leverage virtualization in your x86 environment to control costs and respond faster.

Storage Virtualization

Datatrend has a long history of providing best of breed storage solutions, and storage virtualization is no exception. Through technologies and best practices such as tiered storage, capacity pooling, centralized systems management, advanced copy services, and policy based automation … Datatrend’s storage virtualization solutions can help take the cost and complexity out of your IT infrastructure.

A storage virtualization solution from Datatrend can include one or more of the following elements:

• Storage Virtualization strategy
• Solution design and implementation
• Storage network (SAN/NAS) design/re-design and implementation
• Storage systems supply and implementation, including IBM and Network Appliance

A solution does not have to include all of these elements – you may only be in need of one or some. So whether you have a need for a point solution or a more comprehensive solution, Datatrend can help you leverage storage virtualization in your storage environment to reduce complexity, control costs, and assure business continuity.

Assessing the Need

To determine if your organization can benefit from storage/server virtualization as a means to optimize your infrastructure and take costs out of your data center, you might consider performing an infrastructure assessment. Datatrend’s IT Optimization Pro is an effective first step toward developing a virtual strategy. Through IT Optimization Pro, our systems experts will help you gain valuable insights and offer suggestions for improvement, including whether virtualizing a portion of your infrastructure environment is right for you … and your bottom line.

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