Data center virtualization could unlock a variety of efficiency benefits for IT infrastructure such as cost savings, scalability and the ability to recover from disasters. To reap the most benefits, IT departments must use carefully selected tools and implement the best practices. This collection of IT infrastructure whitepapers focuses on the most important components required to build and maintain a modern, virtualized data center that is accessible, flexible and secure.
Virtualization enables multiple virtual machines to be run on the same physical hardware, resulting in there are fewer servers required in total. This lower requirement for equipment leads to savings in equipment, power and cooling and also lower maintenance costs. It also allows for better utilization of existing assets which is a huge advantage for businesses looking to be more environmentally responsible in their IT infrastructure. Additionally, VMs are segregated from each other, so the failure of one VM doesn’t affect other VMs or the hardware behind it, which provides an element of security for sensitive data. In addition, scalability can be enabled by allowing the addition or deletion of VMs can be done swiftly without requiring the purchase of new hardware. This allows businesses to adjust to changing demands for workload and to a changing technological landscape with ease.
