Virtual Servers - Virtualization
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What is server virtualization?
Server virtualization is a technology which allows you to run several servers on one physical machine. Most servers actually spend most of their time sitting idle waiting for user requests. Server virtualization makes use of that idle time by allowing you to run several different types of servers together.
There are several different types of virtualization, some are better for performance and others allow a wider range of operating system options. We offer a free consultation where we will take your requirements and your current infrastructure in mind and design your optimal virtualized environment. We will also show you how this will save you money.
Benefits of server virtualization
Even if you only need one server, there are many benefits to using server virtualization.
Save Money
- Reduced hardware needs
- Reduced air conditioning (due to less heat from less servers)
- Reduced power consumption (from servers and air conditioning)
- Less backup power (UPS) requirements
- Less physical space
- Less miscellaneous equipment (racks, KVMs, cables)
Better for the environment
All the previous benefits will not only save you quite a bit of money, but they will demand far less from the environment. You will use less electricity and less raw materials.
Administration
Server virtualization allows for easier system administration due to increased functionality and central administration. Server virtualization can provide the following extra features
- Easier server backups
- Move servers to other physical machines when the load demands it without any downtime
- Automatically move the servers to another machine if the machine has a hardware failure
- Increased security through server isolation
Time
Server virtualization will save your administrators time and allow them to focus on other things. All the previously mentioned features are great time servers.
Security
Server virtualization allows you to separate your services onto separate virtual servers allowing each one to be independently locked down. This also helps protect your servers from each other. If one gets compromised, the others are still running just fine.
It is actually possible to install a full blown firewall in between each virtual server. This allows you to increase the security of your server infrastructure drastically.
Our services
Server virtualization is a very popular new technology. For this reason, the amount of expertise in this field is still quite low. This is why it is recommended to hire a consultant who specializes with server virtualization.
Our virtualization consultants have studied and gained experience with various virtualization technologies and can help you choose which option would work best for you.
We can design and implement new servers for you in a virtual server as well as migrate your existing server into a virtual server environment.
