Virtualisation (desktop, storage and server):
Y5 Systems believe quite possibly the hottest topic of our times, but why stop at server virtualisation, the reality is that desktop and storage virtualisation can deliver similar if not great cost savings than that of server consolidation. A well structured virtualisation vision should encompass the ultimate vision for IT and not just be server consolidation.
Virtualisation reduces the number of physical servers and produces cost savings in terms of lower electricity bills, lower support costs, fewer network and electrical points and a reduced carbon footprint.
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Citrix® XenServer® consolidates server workloads, which produces savings in power, cooling, and management costs, an increased ability to adapt to ever-changing IT environments, an optimized use of existing hardware, and an improved level of IT reliability.
Cuts IT costs by 50% or more
While server consolidation is often the driving factor for server virtualization, organizations can reap rewards that extend far beyond shrinking their number of overall servers. XenServer virtualization management tools can cut server requirements by up to 10 times. The consolidation of servers in a datacenter will result in lower power consumption and management costs while producing a more green IT environment.
Increases IT flexibility
Virtualization enables datacenters to be adapted to meet constantly evolving IT requirements. As one example, XenServer creates a virtual infrastructure that integrates seamlessly with existing storage environments. This decreases the amount of time it takes for IT to respond to user needs. |
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ROI: 136%, Payback period: 0.64 months
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| Source: The Total Economic Impact™ of Citrix XenServer Enterprise Edition: A commissioned study conducted by Forrester Consulting on behalf of Citrix, February 2010 |
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Ensures server performance
XenServer optimizes the location of server workloads to improve performance and utilization while increasing server readiness within resource pools. This ensures that application requirements and expected performance levels are always met and enables organizations to accelerate the speed of delivering new applications into production.
Minimizes server downtime
XenServer eliminates the need for planned downtime, reduces the impact of failures, and protects against disasters, creating an always available virtual infrastructure. Server and application upgrades can be performed during normal business hours. This reduces impact to user productivity, save |
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