TMCS | Virtualisation

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Virtualisation

Virtualisation enables multiple applications to be run on a single server reducing hardware costs by up to 50%, operation costs by up to 70% and overall deployment costs by up to 60%. At the same time, power, cooling and floor space requirements in a server room can be reduced by up to 70%.

All this and service levels to the business are increased.

"Virtualisation without good management is more dangerous than not using virtualisation in the first place" - Gartner Vice President Thomas Bittman warns.

Managing Virtualisation

The implementaion of a virtualisation solution can help a company meet its business objectives by reducing total cost of ownership and improving efficiency through:

Lower management costs - all the resources are on one server which is easier and quicker to manage.
Energy saving - fewer servers means less power to run and cool.
Maximised utilisation of hardware - having the ability to run multiple operating systems and applications on the same server.
Provides for higher availability - servers can be maintained during working hours without any disruption to operations therefore maintaining business continuity.
Provides for a reduced footprint - less rack space is required.

From defining and scoping the initial requirement right through to the implementation and project management of complex solutions Taylor Made has the expertise and resources available to support IT departments when undertaking virtualisation projects.