Introduction to Virtualization

Introduction to Virtualization

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  Introduction to VirtualizationHistory of Virtualization Mainframe origins Computers in the 1990s & 2000s Resulting IT challenges What is Virtualization Key technology for today Physical Server vs. Virtual Server Virtualization layer Virtual Machines
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  Virtualization History Bornfrom Mainframe Technology: Originally part of mainframe technology, virtualization is not a new concept. Mainframes started as very large computers in the 1960s to process compute tasks.
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  Virtualization on aMainframe Mainframe Virtualization: Concept was to split the computer into multiple virtual machines so different “tasks” can be run separately and independently on the same mainframe. If one virtual machine or “task” has a problem, other virtual machines are unaffected VM #1 Task A Mainframe Sample Diagram VM #2 Task B VM #3 Task C VM #4 Task D VM #5 Task E VM #6 Task F VM #7 Task G
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  Computers in 1990sFast Forward to the 1990s Intel/AMD servers now very popular (known as “x86” servers) Each server runs Operating Systems such as Microsoft, Linux, or Netware Companies put ONE operating system & ONE application on each server 2 servers would grow to 6 servers, eventually to 50 or more servers! Electricity and space (footprint) becomes a problem…. File Server Web Server File Server Web Server File Server Domain Server App Server DNS Server Each Server Running 1 Application
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  Computers in 2000sFast Forward to the 2000s Manufacturers “to the rescue”! Focus on making servers small “ Rack” form factors (6-20 servers per cabinet) “ Blade” form factors (30-60 servers per cabinet) Space/footprint problem helped….some Electricity and heat still a problem Example Dell “Rack” Servers Example HP “Blade” Servers As Servers Got Faster… Server utilization became even lower Average server utilization ranges between 4 -10% STILL one application per server
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  Today’s IT ChallengesContinued Server Sprawl Power, space and cooling costs represent one of the largest IT budget line items One-application-per-server approach leads to complexity and high costs of equipment and administration Low Server Utilization Rates Result in excessive acquisition and maintenance costs What this Equates to Today:
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  Virtualization is theKey Apply Mainframe Virtualization Concepts to Intel / AMD Servers: Use virtualization software to partition an Intel / AMD server to work with several operating system and application “instances” Oracle SQL Application Servers Email File Print DNS Domain Deploy several “virtual machines” on one server using groundbreaking virtualization software
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  Traditional Physical ServerTraditional x86 Server Architecture Single operating system per machine Single application per machine Hardware components connected directly to operating system CPU Memory Disk Network Card x86 Architecture Operating System Application CPU Memory Disk Network 1 Physical Server, 1 Application
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  New Architecture: VirtualServer Virtualization Layer Addition of a virtualization layer called a “hypervisor” Several servers can be deployed as Virtual Machines (VM) on each physical box Each VM has its own operating system and application Can run multiple, different operating systems on the same machine If one VM fails, other VMs are unaffected x86 Architecture Application Microsoft OS CPU (s) Memory vDisk vLAN Application Microsoft OS CPU (s) Memory vDisk vLAN Application Linux OS CPU (s) Memory vDisk vLAN Virtualization Layer (Hypervisor) CPU Memory Disk Network 3 Virtual Servers on 1 Physical Server
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  Virtualization Layer ExploredVirtualization Layer - Compatibility A virtual machine is compatible with standard x86 operating systems such as Windows and Linux A virtual machine has a motherboard, cpu, memory, disk and network just like a physical server Applications developed for the standard OS’s will work on a virtual machine No adjustments are needed to run applications on virtual servers Virtualization Layer - Isolation Virtual machines on the same physical machine run independently They are protected from each other
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  Virtual Machines ExploredVirtual Machines A virtual machine is a collection of software that has been translated into files These files are collected and organized in “containers” These containers can be moved in seconds from one physical machine to another in case of physical server failure or performance needs. Virtual machines have all the same hardware resources available such as CPU, memory, disk, and network
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  Server Virtualization Inthe Enterprise Reduced CapEx, Increased Utilization Reduced Cost of HA and DR High Availability & Disaster Recovery Rapid Provisioning Server Consolidation Reduced Operational Costs Capacity Management Operational Efficiency Policy-based Automation Any app, any resource, any time Business Value Virtualization Use Improve resource utilization, get more out of today ’ s fast industry-standard hardware Quickly and cheaply set up development, test, and production environments Recover from failures quickly, reliably and cost-efficiently Match workloads with available capacity to optimize efficiency and manage SLA ’ s Automate to reduce manual intervention, human errors, time and labor costs
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  Virtual Technologies Virtual Technologies designs and implements virtualization solutions for business, education and government entities Offers world-class virtualization software products from partners such as Virtual iron, VMware , and XenSource and hardware products from HP, Dell & Compellent Provides a total package: assessment, product selection, implementation and support Working with Regional Utility Companies to offer rebates for customers who “virtualize”