Virtualisation

Virtualisation essentially lets one computer do the job of multiple computers, by sharing the resources of a single computer across multiple environments. Virtual servers and virtual desktops lets you host multiple operating systems and multiple applications locally and in remote locations, freeing you from physical and geographical limitations. In addition to energy savings and lower capital expenses due to more efficient use of your hardware resources, you get high availability of resources, better desktop management, increased security, and improved disaster recovery processes when you build a virtual infrastructure.

What is Virtualisation?

Virtualisation is a proven software technology that is rapidly transforming the IT landscape and fundamentally changing the way that people compute.

Today's powerful x86 computer hardware was originally designed to run only a single operating system and a single application, but virtualisation breaks that bond, making it possible to run multiple operating systems and multiple applications on the same computer at the same time, increasing the utilisation and flexibility of hardware. Virtualisation is a technology that can benefit anyone who uses a computer, from IT professionals and Mac enthusiasts to commercial businesses and government organisations. Join the millions of people around the world who use virtualisation to save time, money and energy while achieving more with the computer hardware they already own.

Key Benefits of Virtualising

Server Consolidation and Containment
Eliminate server sprawl by deploying systems into virtual machines

Infrastructure Provisioning
Reduce the time for provisioning new infrastructure to minutes with sophisticated automation capabilities

Business Continuity
Reduce the cost and complexity of business continuity by encapsulating entire systems files that can be replicated and restored onto any target server

Test and Development
Rapidly provision and re-provision test and development servers; store libraries of pre-configured test machines

Enterprise Desktop
Secure unmanaged PCs. Alternatively, provide standardised enterprise desktop environments hosted on servers.

Legacy Application Re-hosting
Migrate legacy operating systems and software applications to virtual machines running on new hardware for better reliability