Deploying a Cloud
Take the guesswork out of building and running efficient public and private clouds with a turnkey solution from Dell. Our solutions bring together pretested, preassembled and fully supported hardware, software and services. This turnkey approach enables you to easily and quickly deploy and manage an elastic, on-demand cloud infrastructure with confidence, with as little or as much outside support as you want along the way.
The Dell™ Cloud Solution for web applications provides an ideal solution for telephone companies and IT service providers and hosters who want to deploy public clouds to deliver Platform as a Service (PaaS) or Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) to their customers. This solution is also ideal if you want to deploy a private cloud to support Web 2.0 applications and services.
We designed the Dell Cloud Solution for web applications to address the key issues around web application development and deployment, including unpredictable traffic, underprovisioning and migration from development to production — all while simplifying management and reducing cost. The solution combines cloud-optimized Dell PowerEdge™ C servers with fully integrated high-performance cloud software from Joyent®, along with Dell services and support.
This turnkey cloud solution includes:
- A reference architecture
- Optimized high-performance hardware
- A specialized cloud software suite for web applications
- Dell consulting, deployment, management and application services
- Solution support that makes it easier for your organization to operate a public or private cloud
Not only can you deliver more high-performance virtual instances from your infrastructure than other cloud solutions, but you can also get higher returns from your investment.
Learn more about the benefits of deploying a cloud.
Resources
Get to know the architecture, features and benefits of the Dell Cloud Solution for Web Applications.
Dell Cloud Solution for Web Applications Brochure
Learn why Dell Cloud Solution for Web Applications is ideal for IT service providers that want to quickly set up cloud services to sell to their clients, as well as for companies that want to deploy a private cloud to support Web-based solutions.
Dell Cloud Solution for Web Applications: Revolutionary Cloud Platform
Learn how the Dell Cloud Solution for Web Applications (DCSWA) gives you a highly scalable cloud platform, whether you're building a private or public cloud.
A Revolutionary Approach to Cloud Building
Some enterprises should take a revolutionary approach to building a private cloud as opposed to a more gradual one. Learn what factors tip the balance, and how next-generation Dell servers are particularly suited to revolutionary clouds.
Laying the Groundwork for Private and Public Clouds
Cloud computing has grabbed hold of the IT consciousness and stirred up the industry. Cloud computing holds great promise for enterprises, but it may not be the answer to all your IT needs.
Joyent SmartDataCenter
Abstract your entire data center to gain simple, unified management of all resources and an easy way for users to create, provision and run SmartMachines. SmartDataCenter offers a highly scalable multitenant model for public and private clouds.
Joyent Resources
Joyent offers a wide range of resources exploring its cloud technology, including videos, data sheets and white papers.
Videos
Video: Dell Cloud Solution for Web Applications Fact Parade
Get the facts about the Dell Cloud Solution for Web Applications. Quickly stand up a turnkey cloud. Burst instantly to meet demand. Scale incrementally. All with a partner with years of cloud experience.
Video: Dell Cloud Solution for Web Applications Overview
Dell Data Center Solutions Architect Brian Harris offers a brief overview of the Dell Cloud Solution for Web Applications turnkey private cloud.
Video: Dell Cloud Solution vs. Traditional Virtualization
Dell Data Center Solutions Architect Brian Harris talks about how the Dell Cloud Solution for Web Applications can fit into your virtualization and cloud strategy.
Video: How the Dell Cloud Solution for Web Applications Is Different
Dell Data Center Solutions Senior Cloud Solution Architect Rob Hirschfeld talks about what makes the Dell Cloud Solution for Web Applications different from other solutions in the market.
Video: What's Exciting in the Dell Cloud Solution for Web Applications
Dell Data Center Solutions Senior Cloud Solution Architect Rob Hirschfeld talks about application striping in the Dell Cloud Solution for Web Applications.
Uniserve
Uniserve Delivers Cloud Computing Services via Dell Cloud Solution for Web Applications
Services
Work with a Dell sales specialist to tailor a comprehensive services package for your Dell Cloud Solution for Web Applications. From design and implementation to application migration or hosting your cloud, get as much or as little as you need.
Cloud Computing Workshop
Begin your journey with an introduction to cloud computing. Learn how you can transform your data center with Software as a Service, Platform as a Service and Infrastructure as a Service using a public, private or hybrid cloud infrastructure.
Cloud Computing Road Map Accelerator
Discover the right cloud computing solution for you. Based on an in-depth analysis of your current architecture, Dell will help you determine which applications to place into public, private or hybrid clouds, along with a road map for implementation.
Data Center Deployment
Use on-site server deployment and remote storage setup to accelerate production and optimize data center performance with minimal disruption and cost.
ProSupport — Data Centers
Take advantage of proactive problem avoidance, rapid response and tech-to-tech assistance with world-class data center tech support from Dell ProSupport.
Software
The Dell Cloud Solution for Web Applications leverages the proven capabilities of fully integrated cloud control software from Joyent, a leader in cloud computing technology.
Joyent Technology
Joyent’s cloud control software delivers its capabilities through multiple layers of Smart Technology — SmartMachines, SmartOperatingSystem and SmartDataCenter — as part of a complete technology stack for cloud computing.
Joyent SmartMachines
Get an ideal virtual environment for hosting high-demand applications with Joyent SmartMachines. SmartMachines provide enhanced performance, improved hardware utilization and simplified management.
Joyent SmartDataCenter
Abstract your entire data center to gain simple, unified management of all resources and an easy way for users to create, provision and run SmartMachines. SmartDataCenter offers a highly scalable multitenant model for public and private clouds.
Joyent Resources
Joyent offers a wide range of resources exploring its cloud technology, including videos, data sheets and white papers.
Recommended Systems
The Dell Cloud Solution for Web Applications is based on Dell™ PowerEdge™ C servers and Dell™ PowerConnect™ switches — components proven in cloud deployments.
PowerEdge C6100 Server
Four two-socket server nodes in a 2U rack chassis means that the PowerEdge™ C6100 is a hyperscale-inspired building block for high-performance cluster computing, Web 2.0 environments and cloud builders.
PowerEdge C1100 Rack Server
The PowerEdge C1100 has a large memory capacity that can support lower-cost memory solutions by providing up to 18 DDR3 DIMM sockets. This power-efficient series provides features needed for gaming, high-performance computing and cloud environments.
PowerEdge C2100 Rack Server
Designed to maximize space, power and cost efficiency in data centers where memory and storage density are critical, the Dell PowerEdge C2100 provides memory and disk capacity for MapReduce, Web analytics, database and cloud computing environments.
Dell PowerConnect 6224 Ethernet Switch
The Dell PowerConnect 6224 is a high-performance switch offering with advanced core switching capabilities for small- and medium-size enterprises.
Dell PowerConnect 6248 Ethernet Switch
The Dell PowerConnect 6248 48-port Gigabit Ethernet Layer 3 switch delivers significant rack density and advanced core-switching capabilities.
PowerEdge 2420 Rack Enclosure
The strong and secure Dell PowerEdge 2420 rack enclosure needs no special infrastructure for many installations.
PowerEdge 4220 Rack Enclosure
The strong and secure Dell PowerEdge 4220 rack enclosure needs no special infrastructure for many installations.