Virtualization

Virtualization Infrastructure
Best Practice Jump Start Service

Virtualization Deployment Services

Services are delivered on site with some of the work being performed remotely. This service is intended to provide full turn-key installation of a virtual environment based on proven best practice recommendations and includes knowledge transfer and documentation.

Requirements

LAN, WAN & SAN design and diagrams
Servers, licenses, network interfaces, SAN
Access to LAN/WAN/SAN/server Administrators

Deliverables

Plan

Verify virtualization readiness
Review design
Schedule resources and necessary maintenance windows
Identify servers to be virtualized

Build

Install ESXi
Create sites/clusters and resource pools
Configure Network connection and virtual switches
Specify SAN requirements
Configure resource allocations
Configure and Setup virtualization LUNs

Deploy

Create up to VMs/templates
P-to-V up to 1 physical servers
Document environment
Provide operational BEST practice recommendations
Knowledge transfer for up to 4 individuals

Virtualization Assessment Service

Physical and Virtual Server Assessment Services

Services are delivered remotely over a one to two week period. A virtual data collector and reporting tools are installed to collect information on the virtual and physical infrastructure. The information is then analyzed and a customized best practices recommendation document is prepared with remediation recommendations.

Requirements

Virtual machine for installation of collectors
IP connectivity and Administrator equivalent account for data collection
Setup of data collectors

Deliverables

Gap Analysis

Collect and review performance and configuration data
Prepare virtualization analysis based on industry best practices
Prioritize recommendations

Remediation Plan

Develop virtualization plan designed to address server virtualization with the highest ROI
Review gap analysis and virtualization recommendations with customer

Consulting Services Proposal

Develop customized proposal to implement their virtualization recommendations