Supported Configurations

Dell's reference architectures are component-tested rigorously, from servers to storage and software components, so we can provide you with a comprehensive virtualization solution best suited to your business needs.

To complement and support the reference architectures, Dell also gives you access to numerous compatibility, configuration and best practices guides for your business.
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    Solution Brief: Microsoft Hyper-V Cloud Fast Track

    08 Nov 2010

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    Accelerate your journey to the private cloud with virtualization-optimized, preconfigured Business-Ready Configurations powered by Dell and built on Windows Server 2008 R2 Hyper-V and Microsoft System Center.

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    Networking Best Practices: VMware vSphere 4 on Dell Blade Servers

    25 Aug 2009

    This white paper provides an overview of the networking architecture for VMware vSphere 4 on Dell PowerEdge blade servers, including best practices for deploying and configuring your network in the VMware environment.

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    Reference Architecture: Hyper-V® R2, PowerEdge R-Series, PowerVault

    13 Mar 2012

    Become familiar with the virtualization solution using Dell PowerEdge R710 servers, PowerVault MD3000i iSCSI storage and Microsoft Hyper-V. Learn about best practices in deploying and configuring a Dell virtualization system with Hyper-V.

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    Reference Architecture: vSphere 4, 10 Gigabit iSCSI, PowerEdge Blades

    13 Mar 2012

    Become familiar with the virtualization solution based on VMware vSphere 4 ESXi with Dell PowerEdge blades, EqualLogic SAN and PowerConnect switches. Learn about best practices in deploying and configuring a Dell virtualization system with vSphere.

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    Reference Architecture: vSphere 4, PowerEdge R810, EqualLogic PS6010

    13 Mar 2012

    Discover the best practices in deploying and configuring a virtualization solution based on VMware vSphere 4 ESXi with Dell PowerEdge R810 servers and EqualLogic PS6010 storage array using iSCSI boot technology.

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    Reference Architecture: Hyper-V® R2, PowerEdge M-Series, EqualLogic

    13 Mar 2012

    Review network specifications, design and storage configuration for a virtualization solution based on Microsoft Hyper-V R2 with Dell PowerEdge M-Series servers and EqualLogic storage. Learn best management practices for a Hyper-V R2 solution.

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    Reference Architecture: Hyper-V R2, PowerEdge R-Series, EqualLogic

    13 Mar 2012

    Learn about network architectures, storage configurations and best management practices for a virtualization solution based on Microsoft Hyper-V R2 with Dell PowerEdge R-Series servers and EqualLogic storage.

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    Reference Architecture: Hyper-V™ R2, PowerEdge R-Series, EqualLogic

    13 Mar 2012

    Get an overview of basic and advanced solution capabilities, required components and design principles for a large enterprise virtualization solution based on Microsoft Hyper-V R2 with Dell PowerEdge R-Series servers and EqualLogic storage.

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    Reference Architecture: Hyper-V R2, PowerEdge R-Series and MD3200i

    13 Mar 2012

    Become familiar with the virtualization solution using Dell PowerEdge R510 servers, PowerVault MD3000i Series storage and Microsoft Hyper-V technology. Learn about best practices in deploying and configuring a Dell virtualization system with Hyper-V.

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    Reference Architecture: vSphere Virtualization, Small and Medium Business

    13 Mar 2012

    Discover the design principles, network architecture, deployment guidelines, management practices and storage configurations of a virtualization solution based on VMware vSphere powered by Dell PowerEdge rack servers with EqualLogic storage.