Server Virtualization

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Server Virtualization promises reduced energy and facilities costs, improved high availability options, and reduced hardware costs. However, before going forward on any server virtualization project, there are some items to consider.

Server Virtualization is currently the most pertinent technology behind Par 4′s core goal: IT Consolidation. We are not talking about consolidation of sheet metal here (e.g. blade servers), we are talking about reducing the amount of physical resources required to support your applications (in other words, reducing the number of processors, memory, network cards, and corresponding electricity). There are many products which can play a role in server virtualization projects. The key is to know the strengths and weaknesses of each so you can plan and budget appropriately to meet your specific needs. Par 4 has been performing consolidation projects for years and has created processes and procedures to ensure no detail is overlooked. Par 4 can provide value to a consolidation/virtualization project by virtue of our experience and background, including:

Developing proper scoping and definition of expectations
Knowledge of available products
Strengths, weaknesses and applicability of available solutions
Extensive processes & procedures, developed over years of experience in server consolidation and virtualization projects