Dell Virtualization With Microsoft: Solution Components
With the introduction of Microsoft Hyper-V as part of Windows Server 2008, and Microsoft System Center Virtual Machine Manager, you can now take advantage of a powerful new set of tools to help simplify infrastructure management and better utilize your hardware investments. Dell’s HyperV reference architectures combine these components into solutions designed to deliver Server Consolidation, Quick Migration, High Availability, and more.
Optimized Platforms | |
| Microsoft Windows Server® 2008 with Hyper-VTM | Hyper-V provides partitioning for virtual machines. Hyper-V supports 32-bit and 64-bit VMs running side by side. Dell has certified all three versions of Microsoft Windows Server® 2008 with Hyper-VTM , increasing your flexibility Decide which one meets your needs
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| Dell PowerEdge Servers deliver outstanding virtualization performance. | Dell’s virtualization optimized servers, such as the PowerEdge M805 and PowerEdge M905, include design features like
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| Dell Storage offers a broad choice of easy to manage and highly scalable, Fibre Channel and iSCSI arrays. | Dell EqualLogicTM PS5000 series provides an easy to manage architecture that automatically balances workloads across all available resources to easily scale performance and capacity to help meet growing storage needs. Dell / EMC CX storage arrays offer both Fibre Channel and iSCSI protocols within the same array. Dell PowerVaultTM MD3000i networked storage array leverages the modularity and availability of the PowerVault series to deliver an IP network storage solution that can consolidate up to 16 hosts. |
Integrated Management | |
| Microsoft® System Center | Virtual Machine Manager (SCVMM) 2008 provides centralized management of the virtual machine infrastructure. Management Suite (SCMS) is designed to simplify management of servers, client computers, hardware, software, and IT services for a unified experience: Operations Manager (SCOM) 2007 automates routine, redundant tasks and provides intelligent reporting and monitoring to help increase efficiency and control over your IT environment. Configuration Manager (SCCM) 2007, optimized for Windows operating system and application deployment, is the solution for comprehensively assessing, deploying, and updating your software, servers, storage, and clients across physical, virtual, distributed and mobile environments. Essentials (SCE) 2007 delivers a unified management solution for mid-sized organizations. With Microsoft SCE, you can manage IT services, software and hardware through a single console in environments with up to 30 Windows servers and 500 Windows clients. |
| Dell Open Manage tools | Dell Management Pack and Dell Hardware Update Catalog tools provide integration with Microsoft System Center and System Center Essentials, allowing you to manage Dell’s servers, clients, storage, and printers in multi-vendor hardware and software environments. Dell PRO-Pack (Performance and Resource Optimization Pack) is designed to simplify management of virtual machines hosted on Dell PowerEdge™ servers. PRO-Pack, when used with System Center Operations Manager or System Center Essentials, System Center Virtual Machine Manager, and the Dell Management Pack provides proactive management for virtual environments. |
| Complete Lifecycle Services | |
| Dell Consulting Services | From Dell’s Microsoft Hyper-V technology introduction service to full Solution Design Services, Dell brings field expertise to all aspects of Microsoft Server Virtualization implementation.
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| Dell ProSupport | Directly align support to address critical challenges – like maximizing the uptime of your server and storage infrastructure. |
| ProSupport Remote Advisory Services | An innovative option of Dell ProSupport that provides fast access to technical experts by telephone for general hourly consulting on virtualization implementations. |
