Data Center Infrastructure

In the course of virtualization, software-based (virtual) versions of physical components are created. These can be operating systems, servers, storage devices or other components. Advantages such as cost savings, better workload mobility and higher resource performance and availability can be realized.

• Server virtualization: running multiple operating systems on one physical server
• Network virtualization: fully replicate physical networks in virtual networks
• Desktop virtualization : this allows users to access their familiar desktop working environment remotely

Converged and hyperconverged infrastructures

More and more companies want to move away from owning and managing hardware. The use of flexible self-service models, in which resources are used as required, is on the increase. The right solution for this is a converged infrastructure. The result of bundling hardware components with management software is a single integrated system that simplifies data center management. In addition, the time-to-value is shorter compared to IT assets in independent silos. Another advantage: companies that opt for a converged infrastructure find it easier to implement private clouds or hybrid clouds.

In a hyperconverged infrastructure, IT components such as servers, storage, virtual machines and networking are combined into a single software-defined system. The components are decoupled from the hardware and can therefore be centrally administered and monitored.