Do you know what virtualization is and what it is for?

Virtualization is to create, through software, a “virtual” version of some technological resource, be it computers, networks, storage units, etc. You can virtualize virtually any component of your data center. The way it works is by creating an external interface that allows you to access the different resources that together function as a “pool”.

Imagine you have a group of 5 weightlifters. Each lifter is assigned a bar and disks that add up to 100 pounds, among them, the disks do not lend. In that group you have different capacities, that is, there are those who lift only 50 pounds, but there are those who lift 300. With the allocation as it is, there will be lifters leftover in resources, and others who need them. If instead, you put all your records in the same pool, each lifter could go and take what he needs, and in this way, the lifters would cover their needs, and we would minimize the “idle” disks. The same goes for technology. If you have your servers or your computers assigned to some exclusive type of task, you probably have ample capacity in some cases, and lack of resources in others.

Virtualization is responsible for granting flexibility, giving more processing/network/storage resources to those who need them most, helping to optimize. For example, if you virtualize desktop machines, the “virtual” machine simulates a hardware platform with its own operating system, that is, for the user it is completely transparent and will not notice any difference, only that the processing / archiving of their tasks, It will take place somewhere in the data center and not in your physical station.

The main advantages of virtualization

1. Save money – You optimize the number of servers/storage units you need, as well as the associated costs of electricity, cooling, etc.
2. Reduce administrative work – The work of data center administrators is minimized, with less equipment working more optimally. The common interfaces through which virtualization operates also uniforms and reduces problems.
3. Use the hardware better – The utilization rates of the hardware dedicated to specific tasks is 15%, virtualizing, you achieve up to 80% utilization.
4. In general, all your resources are much more productive!

How do I decide if virtualization is the best option for my data center?

we have evaluation tools that help you define the best strategy for optimizing your resources. We evaluate from the physical state of your data center to the loads, and the performance of your hardware. If you are interested, schedule a health check with us. Once you have the proper diagnosis, MTnet will guide you through the following steps:

1. Architecture definition – what use will be given to virtualized resources? What type of virtualization is right for your needs? What type of virtualization software will be used? What will be your “host” hardware?
2. Migration of your existing infrastructure to the virtualized environment – equipment configuration, installation, assembly, testing.
3. Administration of the virtualized system – Definition of proper maintenance, and of the correct tools to maximize the benefits of virtualization.

Virtualization is a great productivity tool increasingly common in modern data centers, it is increasingly “define by software” and reduce dependence on hardware. If you are interested, get closer to the experts!