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VM SolutionsWith more and more businesses looking for ways to cut costs in today’s tough economy, there’s been a growing focus on simplifying the configuration and management of networks. The complex environments of years past are becoming quicker, more scalable, and more efficient, largely due to the growing use of virtualization software.Widely known as “VM Solutions” (where “VM” stands for “virtual machine”), this type of technology is used to consolidate servers and other hardware resources within an organization. By more efficiently utilizing applications, virtualization software allows IT administrators to manage workstations and networks more quickly and reliably. Companies that implement VM solutions typically enjoy the following benefits: 

•             Significant savings in IT costs (often slashing up to 70% in overhead expenses)

•             Increased performance of enterprise applications 

•             More reliable disaster recovery capabilities

•             Quicker resolution of issues through remote desktop managementIn today’s technical market, there are two primary providers of VM solutions: 

In today’s technical market, there are two primary providers of VM solutions:

 •             VMware: Supporting a wide range of platforms, including multiple versions of Windows and Linux, VMware is a highly flexible and scalable solution for server virtualization. It offers a sophisticated administration console for easy management and load balancing of virtual machines across an entire network. With a long track record of stable performance and well-designed efficiencies, VMware is the preferred solution for thousands of businesses supporting complex networks. At Xyfon, we’re well-versed in the capabilities and requirements of this robust software solution.

 

•             Microsoft Virtual Server: A relative newcomer to the virtualization industry, Virtual Server was launched in 2005 as Microsoft’s answer to VMware’s GSX. Although it requires a greater amount of manual administration than VMware, it offers admirably easy installation and comprehensive support of various hardware components. The highly economical price tag has made Virtual Server a popular choice among small- and mid-sized businesses with tight IT budgets—although it’s important to note that charges for servers, hosting, and applications are tallied separately. Xyfon’s virtualization experts have a solid understanding of this Windows-supporting VM solution.