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virtual port IDs, IT can migrate data
transparently,
transparently,
can
switch
storage
subsystems in and out, and can build new
virtual SANs easily and flexibly. Storage
throughout the data center could finally
be provided as a flexible service, and not
as a set of discrete storage subsystems.
virtual SANs easily and flexibly. Storage
throughout the data center could finally
be provided as a flexible service, and not
as a set of discrete storage subsystems.
Taneja Group Opinion
In terms of the highly virtualized data center,
we are not there yet. Physical layer
management
we are not there yet. Physical layer
management
tools
are
continually
developing, but support for dense virtual
networks
networks
lags
far
behind.
Certainly
individual virtualization technologies have
existed for some time for servers, networks
and storage. VMware and Citrix Xen are
increasingly mature technologies, as are
NPIV and array-based storage pooling.
However, the ability to provide high levels of
availability, utilization and data protection to
the
existed for some time for servers, networks
and storage. VMware and Citrix Xen are
increasingly mature technologies, as are
NPIV and array-based storage pooling.
However, the ability to provide high levels of
availability, utilization and data protection to
the
virtual
environment
is
presently
relegated to virtual networks with relatively
simple configurations.
We believe that is changing in the face of
business
simple configurations.
We believe that is changing in the face of
business
needs.
Changing
business
requirements often translate to changes in
applications and the need for highly flexible
computing. Budgetary constraints both for
computing and human resources demand
applications and the need for highly flexible
computing. Budgetary constraints both for
computing and human resources demand
high
utilization
rates
and
simplified
management, while fast-growing data needs
high performance and flexible storage that
can dynamically respond to changing
priorities.
Next-generation virtualization services built
on present-day technologies are centered in
the fabric. This enables IT to create and
support the virtualized infrastructure as an
available, flexible, and secure computing
entity throughout the data center. In
combination with rising levels of Fibre
Channel and Ethernet performance and
bandwidth, this achievement will allow the
enterprise to safely integrate their vast
computing resources into a highly flexible,
scalable and logical framework.
Forward looking networking vendors are in
the forefront of this evolution. Virtualizing all
layers of the data center – servers, network
and storage – enables the business to deliver
application services through a powerful and
flexible computing infrastructure. Success in
this area will turn the data center from a
collection of discrete virtual networks into a
holistic infrastructure, where both physical
and virtual environments smoothly support
business needs.
high performance and flexible storage that
can dynamically respond to changing
priorities.
Next-generation virtualization services built
on present-day technologies are centered in
the fabric. This enables IT to create and
support the virtualized infrastructure as an
available, flexible, and secure computing
entity throughout the data center. In
combination with rising levels of Fibre
Channel and Ethernet performance and
bandwidth, this achievement will allow the
enterprise to safely integrate their vast
computing resources into a highly flexible,
scalable and logical framework.
Forward looking networking vendors are in
the forefront of this evolution. Virtualizing all
layers of the data center – servers, network
and storage – enables the business to deliver
application services through a powerful and
flexible computing infrastructure. Success in
this area will turn the data center from a
collection of discrete virtual networks into a
holistic infrastructure, where both physical
and virtual environments smoothly support
business needs.
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reliance upon, the information and recommendations presented herein, nor for any inadvertent errors which may appear in this document.
and may also include personal opinions both of the TANEJA GROUP and others, all of which we believe to be accurate and reliable.
However, as market conditions change and not within our control, the information and recommendations are made without warranty of
any kind. All product names used and mentioned herein are the trademarks of their respective owners. The TANEJA GROUP, Inc. assumes
no responsibility or liability for any damages whatsoever (including incidental, consequential or otherwise), caused by your use of, or
reliance upon, the information and recommendations presented herein, nor for any inadvertent errors which may appear in this document.