Virtual Server Hosting
Server Virtualization adds a layer of software (a “hypervisor”) between the
hardware and the operating system. The hypervisor allows several operating
systems, and related applications, to run on the same hardware. The DIS virtual
servers feature VMware®.
Without virtualization, 95% of Windows servers use less than 20% of their
processor cpacity. Allowing one physical server to host multiple virtual
machines delivers significant cost and time savings.
DIS Server Virtualization also offers new, efficient ways of managing, moving
and maintaining applications through VMware “clusters.” For example:
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Provision new servers in hours rather than weeks
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Easily migrate to new hardware
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Take “snapshot” backups that allow return to an earlier configuration, in case
upgrades turn out to be problematic
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Integrate with other DIS common services
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Achieve additional cost savings
DIS Virtual Server Hosting uses the VMware hypervisor to set up individual,
virtual central processor units (CPUs), thereby increasing processing
capacity in each server. The virtual VMware Center monitors each virtual
server,
adjusting and balancing workloads as needed. Balanced workloads can
then function dynamically and without disruption.
To learn more about Virtual Server Hosting, read the
FAQs
DIS now offers virtual server hosting both in the
dedicated server hosting and
à la carte environments.
Please contact the Service Desk to learn more: (360) 753-2454 or 888-241-7597 or
ServiceDesk@dis.wa.gov