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A Brief History of Virtual Servers
Virtualization has existed for more than 30 years, beginning with Big Blue. At the time, mainframes needed to multitask and Virtualization was the best way to accomplish this. Mainframes were segmented into smaller “pieces” that could process independent functions. Enter the Client Server era, with inexpensive microprocessor architecture starting in the 80’s. Virtualization was no longer a necessity; microprocessor systems were far less expensive and therefore companies simply bought more, filling up server rooms and data centers.
Fast forward to the 2000’s. Virtualization is now back in play… but why now? As companies realize their investment in IT and ever expanding resources for applications, Virtualization finds its way back to IT budgets and helps tremendously when companies are looking maximize the use of the hardware they own. Cloud computing adds to the conversation because most hosting companies are leveraging Virtualization to maximize margins. Power consumption as well as square footage in datacenters cost money, so hosting companies squeeze every bit of processing power out of each server.
Today, Virtualization is everywhere – it’s even a standard feature on Windows server. VMware server is free (both Microsoft and VMware have enterprise class servers for a cost), and Windows XP Mode runs on Microsoft’s Virtual PC again all for free.
So what can Virtualization do you for you?
Cut cost? Sure, with more organizations adopting green initiatives, they are using less power and consuming less ping, which has a direct impact on the company’s bottom line. We also talked about Good Habits for a Greener PC in an earlier blog.
Testing Environment for ERP and CRM Systems
Leveraging a development environment during the implementation of a new ERP or CRM systems or version upgrades allows you to test without fear. Through Virtualization of your servers, you don’t need to make an additional investment in hardware but can reap the rewards of a test environment commonly known as the “sandbox”. Your IT staff can use the sandbox to apply changes to the system without affecting production systems for:
Virtualization solves common IT Dilemmas
How can you train new users to use your customized ERP or CRM system without corrupting data in your production system? The sandbox is also a great place to train new users without causing any harm to your clean data.
Many of our customers that have complex VPN solutions that allow remote users to access their ERP or CRM system. Ever try running a Juniper, Cisco, Checkpoint, or other VPN software on a single operating system? Virtualization saves a lot of time and frustration, eliminating multiple reboots and failed connections.
So now that you know what’s in it for you, think about virtualization to help you make the most of your ERP or CRM investment.
Posted by Rick Benson on Tue - Jul 06, 2010 at 2:41 pm EDT
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