Virtualization

Virtualization benefits:

Increased flexibility

Simplified management

Reduced risk

Increased cost savings

 

Paravirtualization is one of several virtualization solutions in which underlying computer hardware is  emulated in virtualization software mediated by a hypervisor. The hypervisor runs on the host operating system and enables guest operating systems of various types to run on virtual machines, all of which are running on the same physical machine.

 

Five Key Components of a Linux-based Virtualization Solution

 

1. Stable, reliable Linux operation system.

 

2. High performance virtualization technology.

A solution to consider is the Xen hypervisor technology integrated into SUSE Linux Enterprise Server   10 (SP1) with the optional SUSE Linux Enterprise Virtual Machine Driver Pack from Novell.

3. Servers optimized for virtualization.

Servers with built-in virtualization capabilities can provide an “assist” to the other components of the solution. Also, Multi-Core Intel processor-based servers can improve consolidation ratios while reducing operating costs.

4. Sophisticated management capabilities.

5. Enterprise-based support.

When you choose a Xen-based virtualization solution based on SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 (SP1) running on IBM System x and BladeCenter servers, you will have access to two of the industry’s leading support organizations. Novell and IBM will be there to help you walk through your virtualization deployment and continue to offer their world-class expertise as long as you need it.

 

Advantage:

1. Decrease Costs
2. Increase Utilization
3. Simplify Operations
4. Optimize scalability
5. Built-in Reliability and security

 

Solutions

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 (SP1)

IBM® System x™ and BladeCenter® Servers

Intel® Xeon® Multi-Core Processors with Intel® Virtualization Technology

IBM® Systems Director Platform Management Family