Virtualization

Do you have more than one server? Did you know that each server takes up power, and space which both eat into your wallet. We can help virtualize your whole environment and consolidate your servers to help save you money. You can then host this at your office, or put it in our datacenter under our managed services for complete server management. Virtualization helps save you money.

Virtualization technologies that we can help you with.

• VMWare ESX – Vmware considered the cadillac of virtualization. It’s a good virtualization solution especially for those critical servers. Multiple layer of redundancy, third part tools, and tried and tested. It’s the best solution out there. However the only problem is the pricing, though it is the cadillac of virtualization it’s also priced likewise. However it’s a good solution depending on your needs.

• Citrix XenServer – A late comer to the game, however a good solution also. It’s a good virtualization solution, but it’s new. So there aren’t many third party tools, and very few people know how to use and run it. However we have engineers who trained in Xenserver so don’t worry. The disadvantage is since it’s new not too many options are available, but has some good redundancy options (but for a cost).

• Microsoft HyperV – Great for people who are new to virtualization. It’s a good solution built by Microsoft, however because it runs on Windows (unlike the above two which run on linux) the attack surface is much greater. If your host machines is compromised then all the virtual machines that run on the host will also be compromised. We recommend this for non-mission critical systems.

There are many other solutions out there also, but how do you know which one you need or should use. Call for a free estimated, and we’ll build you a solution that fits your wallet and gives you a peace of mind.