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Virtualization 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 virtualization breaks that bond, making it possible to run multiple operating systems and multiple applications on the same computer at the same time, increasing the utilization and flexibility of hardware.

Virtualization is a technology that can benefit anyone who uses a computer, from IT professionals and Mac enthusiasts to commercial businesses and government organizations. Millions of people around the world use virtualization to save time, money and energy while achieving more with the computer hardware they already own.

In essence, virtualization lets you transform hardware into software. Use software such as VMware ESX Server transform or "virtualize" the hardware resources of an x86-based computer-including the CPU, RAM, hard disk and network controller-to create a fully functional virtual machine that can run its own operating system and applications just like a "real" computer.

The VMware approach to virtualization inserts a thin layer of software directly on the computer hardware or on a host operating system. This software layer creates virtual machines and contains a virtual machine monitor or "hypervisor" that allocates hardware resources dynamically and transparently so that multiple operating systems can run concurrently on a single physical computer without even knowing it.

IIS, HP and VMware are actively engaged in developing solutions that integrate VMware's virtual machine technology with industry-standard HP ProLiant servers and StorageWorks products. IIS and HP partners with VMware to sell and support VMware virtualization software, providing a one-stop shop that includes services and support for VMware software, host and guest operating systems, ProLiant hardware and associated storage resources. IIS and HP provides a variety of choices for server virtualization, and has more server platforms certified for VMware ESX Server than any other vendor.

With this solution from HP and VMware, customers can maximize the efficiency, flexibility and responsiveness of computing resources by consolidating their hardware footprint, reducing operational expenses and capital costs, and supporting an adaptive infrastructure.

VMware from HP is a comprehensive suite of VMware virtualization software designed to virtualize and centrally manage your HP ProLiant servers, HP StorageWorks products, and networking resources.

IIS and HP supports, certifies, and sells a wide range of VMware software products from the VMware Infrastructure 3 (VI3) portfolio of products. In addition to the standard VI3 products HP has added Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) products as well as a comprehensive list of upgrade ala carte VMware software options. All VMware from HP products now includes standard 1-year 9x5 unlimited technical software support and updates services for one price without the complexity of adding a support option. Support uplift options are available for customers that require longer or more comprehensive technical support terms.

VMware products from HP include:

• VMware ESX 3 with three tiers of functionality: Starter, Standard, and Enterprise
• VMware management tools available from HP - VMware Vmotion and VMware VirtualCenter Management Server
• VMware VDI - Standard and Enterprise levels of Virtual Desktop Infrastructure
• Options are also available to maintain, upgrade, and grow your ESX environment
• Management.
• VMware Virtualization Software for HP ProLiant Servers includes:
• VI3 Starter
• VI3 Standard
• VI3 Enterprise
• VDI

VMWare products are ideal for customers who want to increase the performance and efficiency of their IT infrastructure while lowering costs. First time server customers and repeat server customers that value the convenience of buying VMware Virtual Infrastructure solutions from IIS andHP.