What is Server Virtualisation?
Server virtualisation definition
Server virtualisation is a software architecture that allows more than one server operating system to run as a guest on a given physical server host. With the server software abstracted away from the physical machine in this way, the server becomes a "virtual machine," detached from the physical plane – though the server "thinks" it is running exclusively on the compute and memory resources. It’s actually running on a virtual imitation of the server hardware.
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Why server virtualisation?
Server virtualisation enables more efficient use of IT resources than was previously possible. Before server virtualisation, it was common to have under- and over-utilised hardware in the same data centre. With virtualisation, one can move workloads between virtual machines according to load. The same physical server can also run multiple server operating systems and configurations, further increasing efficiency. Server virtualisation is the basis for cloud computing and hybrid IT.
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HPE server virtualisation products and services
HPE offers you an extensive, adaptable portfolio of server virtualisation and storage virtualisation solutions. Partnering with HPE for server virtualisation means you get fast deployment, performance at scale, efficient use of server and storage resources, as well as the ability to deliver high availability. When you combine HPE server virtualisation with an HPE storage platform, you can increase the agility, reliability and scalability of your mission critical applications.
Implementing VMware Virtual Volumes on HPE 3PAR StoreServ
This white paper introduces the VVols architecture and gives an understanding of the new concepts and terminology associated with VVols. It covers the benefits that VVols provide and demonstrates how to apply the new SPBM to individual VMs. It will also guide you through getting started with VVols so you can implement and administer VVols with HPE 3PAR StoreServ Storage in your vSphere environment
- Architecture overview of VVOLs
- Implementing and configuring VVOLs
- Administration and management of VVOLs