VMware Virtualisation

Virtualisation is a technology that allows multiple operating systems and applications to be run separately on a single server or seamlessly across multiple servers.

Datanet's VMware infrastructure utilises the VMware Enterprise ESX Server platform to transform or "virtualise" the hardware resources of x86-based servers - including the CPU, RAM, hard disk and network controller - to create fully functional virtual machines that can run their own operating systems and applications just like an "ordinary", only better, computer.

Mulitple virtual machines share hardware resources without interfering with each other so that you can safely run several operating systems and applications at the same time on a single server.

Datanet's VMware platform is summarised in the diagram below.   By decoupling the entire software environment from its underlying hardware infrastructure, virtualisation enables the aggregation of multiple servers, storage infrastructure and networks into shared pools of resources that can be delivered dynamically, securely and reliably to applications as needed.

Virtualisation and Datanet

This new and exciting hosting option is now available with Datanet's high level of personal service.  Virtual hosting offers more flexibility, scalability and availability and will be of particular interest to businesses with resource hungry applications and those where business continuity is of paramount importance.

Datanet's VMware Solutions Feature

• High availability, automatic failover
• Scalability: Processor speed (GHz), RAM (GB) and disk space (GB)
• Burst capability: to handle peak requirements
• Dynamic resource schedule
• Advanced business continuity at a lower cost
• Energy and cost efficient
• Pay only for the computing capacity you require
• Datacentre VMware infrastructure managed by Datanet
• Based on mulit-node, multi-core processors with advance SAN
• Offsite backups and onsite snapshots
• Service delivered from our Aspen House Fleet (AHF) datacentre
• 15 minutes outside the M25
• Onstie engineering support, we have VMware accredited VCPs and VSPs here onsite
• Facilities for your engineers during build
• Multiple fibre based connectivity options
• Custom DSL options (CDD connects you direct to your server)
• Power efficient and Eco friendly datacentre

VMware Server Virtualisation - Key Benefits

Hosted virtual machines deliver better availability than dedicated servers because they can provide high availability (HA) by migrating from one host server to another with no down-time.  Hosted virtual machines are also easier to scale without purchasing additional hardware, and more secure because each virtual machine is completely abstracted from the hardware and isolated from other virtual machines.

Hosted virtualised VMware servers allow you to

• Enjoy superior levels of agility, performance, scalability and business continuity
• Reduce hardware costs while ensuring your critical applications remain available and responsive
• Leverage existing processes, certifications, skills and industry leading 24x7 datacentres
• Guaranteed connectivity with 100Mbit/s access to the Internet via redundant Gigabit links
• Onsite remote hands support
• Pro-active high availability
• Cost efficient with the freeing up of time and resource for IT staff
• Consolidate IT infrastructure and save power
• Be greener

How do I decide which VMware solution best suits my business?

To help with your decision making when looking for a VMware solution, we have created a few 'sample' options for you.  However, the beauty of VMware lies in it's flexibity and ability to scale.  So, if you don't see exactly what you are looking for, please call our (VMware VSP qualified) IP Solutions Consultants on 0845 130 6010 or email solutions@datanet.co.uk to discuss your requirements. 

Our VMware servers all provide:-

• Managed Firewall
• Fully managed VMware Infrastructure
• Unmetered Snapshot
• Pro-active High Availability
• Pro-active Resource Monitoring

For details of our VMware special offers click here