Server virtualisation

The use of virtual machines is currently much hyped. And not without good reason, for a number of virtual servers can be modelled on a single physical hardware platform.

The advantages are clear.

The creation of test environments

Integrating software updates, new operating systems or new applications into the productive system classically requires the construction of hardware to test it for compatibility and function.

Virtualisation allows a test environment to be built, isolated from the productive system on existing hardware. Once the test has been successfully concluded, the updates or applications can simply be migrated into the productive system.

Lowering of IT costs

In computer centres today, different services are allocated to different servers. These servers usually have a low utilisation of 5% to 15%. By virtualisation, this utilisation can be increased many times over. Fewer servers are needed, meaning the administration of fewer servers and along with this the energy consumption also falls with every server saved.

Greater flexibility

If new services need to be provided, the right environments with the right hardware need to be provided for them. By managing a virtual infrastructure, these resources can be provided immediately, and adapted to suit the application.

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Not every server is suitable for virtualisation, and hence an analysis of the actual server load is essential to be able to determine the right sizing. transtec runs a virtualisation project at the start of sizing through to the complete implementation in your system and the training of your administrators.