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Server Consolidation with the IBM eServer xSeries 440 and Vmware ESX Server

In recent years there has been a rapid growth in available computing power. This increase in capacity allows companies to consider ways to reduce the management overheads and complexity involved in maintaining existing server-based networks. Consolidating several smaller servers by transferring their workload to a single, larger machine is one way that efficiency improvements can be achieved. Having a smaller number of servers also offers the benefit of potentially reducing management overhead. These gains can be further enhanced by using the advanced features of IBM's Enterprise X-Architecture, found in the IBM xSeries 440. In conjunction with the virtualization technology of VMware ESX Server, the x440 offers functions and abilities not found in lesser systems. This IBM Redbook introduces you to some of the techniques used to implement a server consolidation program, based on the capabilities of ESX Server and the x440 server. We describe how to implement an ESX Server-based solution. If you are considering, planning, or implementing a server consolidation program, this redbook is aimed at you. A partner redbook is IBM xSeries 440 Planning and Installation Guide, SG24-6196.

Price:	$42.00
Pages:	236
Date Published:	January 21, 2003
ISBN:	0738426849
Author:	IBM Redbooks
Product Number:	SG24-6852-00
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