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Reaching for the tools to handle virtual server sprawl

Published by: Ovum Plc

Published: Aug. 6, 2009 - 16 Pages


Table of Contents


Executive summary
In a nutshell
Ovum view
Beware the blinkers on physical management software
Integration with virtualisation platforms is a work in progress
Mobility blinds physical tools
What to look for in virtual server management software
Why buy more software?
General requirements
Some basic needs
Automatic management
Four fundamental functions for sprawl management
Capacity planning
Lifecycle management
Patch management
Chargeback
The big three, in four fundamental functions
A snapshot of four functions in Citrix, VMware and Microsoft’s tool suites
Citrix
Support for Microsoft and Citrix hypervisors, at low prices
Capacity planning
Lifecycle management
Chargeback
Patch management
VMware
A big VMware-only stack
Capacity planning
Patch management
Lifecycle management
Chargeback
Microsoft
Support for Microsoft and VMware hypervisors now, Citrix later
Capacity planning
Lifecycle management
Patch management
Chargeback
Third-party suppliers
Embotics for a wider definition of lifecycle management
Lifecycle management
Chargeback
PlateSpin for capacity planning and lifecycle management
Capacity planning
Chargeback
Vizioncore for lifecycle management, capacity planning and chargeback
Lifecycle management
Capacity planning
Chargeback
vKernel for capacity planning and chargeback
Capacity planning
Chargeback
List of Tables
Table 1: A comparison of virtual server management tools

Abstract

Controlling virtual server sprawl is mostly about management and procedures, but software helps, especially in larger installations. The tools on offer vary across the big three platform suppliers, and can be supplemented with third-party products.

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