SCVMM Systems Center Virtual Machine Manager
Server virtualization promises to revolutionize the way IT administrator’s provision and manage their server infrastructure. The Microsoft System Center family of products is a comprehensive solution optimized for the management of Microsoft Windows Server operating systems running in the virtual data center. System Center Virtual Machine Manager provides centralized administration of virtual machine infrastructure, helps increase physical server utilization, and enables rapid provisioning of new virtual machines by the administrator and authorized end users.
Virtualization at a Glance
Traditionally, applications are closely associated with the physical servers they run on. Virtual machine technology creates an abstraction layer between the physical hardware and software, so that IT administrators can run multiple virtual machines on a single physical server. This approach offers a host of benefits:
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Increased asset utilization – Servers running virtual machines can operate at 60 percent utilization or greater, depending on the availability requirements of their workloads.
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Lower power, space, and cooling costs – Data center operations are more efficient with more applications on fewer physical machines.
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Faster response to business needs – Instead of having to manually set up a new physical machine, IT administrators can easily provision new virtual machines for development teams and business units.
Virtualization Issues
Although virtual machine technology offers compelling benefits, it also presents challenges unique to a virtual data center. Before engaging in a virtualization project and while evaluating virtualization technologies, IT organizations need to carefully consider the following issues, among others:
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How to integrate virtual machine management into other data center management solutions.
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How to make use of current investments in Microsoft® Windows Server technologies.
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How to ensure efficient, unified management of both virtual and physical data center assets.
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How to reduce the risk of operating in a new virtual environment.
Microsoft System Center Virtual Machine Manager (SCVMM)
For IT professionals responsible for managing their virtual infrastructure, Microsoft® System Center—the Microsoft family of system management products—is a comprehensive solution optimized for the management of Microsoft Windows Server operating systems running in the virtualized data center.
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System Center Virtual Machine Manager delivers simple and complete support for consolidating multiple physical servers within a virtual infrastructure, thereby helping to increase overall utilization of physical servers. System Center Virtual Machine Manager also enables administrators and authorized users to rapidly provision virtual machines.
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System Center Data Protection Manager provides continuous data protection on physical and virtual machines for backup and business continuity.
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System Center Operations Manager provides a sophisticated solution for unified health monitoring of physical and virtual machines.
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System Center Configuration Manager provides a comprehensive solution for change and configuration management.
Together, the System Center family of products provides the best solution for using existing IT administrative skills with physical servers.
 Virtualization Workshops - including half day health check, one day workshop and roadmap, multi day design and implementation and custom training.
Demonstrations
For a better understanding of the capabilities offered when leveraging SCVMM, CMS Consulting delivers effective demonstrations to all levels of the organization. Contact CMS Consulting today to arrange a demonstration today and empower your organization in the decision making process.
Assessment and Health Checks
Already have SCVMM deployed? Leverage CMS Consulting SCVMM experts to perform a detailed assessment and health check of your environment. CMS Consulting are experts in diagnosing issues in SCVMM.
Design
Without careful design, an SCVMM implementation can leave an organization with an environment that is not effectively managing Virtual environments and inconsistent with business needs and difficult to expand or alter. Avoid the costs, risks and wasted time of having to re-design and re-install an entire deployment. Leverage CMS to provide a detailed SCVMM design to meet your organizations needs.
Implementation and Migration
Implementing a new SCVMM instance or Migrating from an existing virtual management solution. CMS Consulting are experts in ensuring the deployment of SCVMM is successful and meets customer requirements. Detailed Implementation and Migration steps are reviewed with customer throughout all phases of a project.
Training
Whether planning a new deployment or migrating to System Center Virtual Machine Manager for the first time CMS Training offers detailed training in SCVMM giving your staff the necessary skills needed to diagnose and support SCVMM on a daily basis. Require expert training on Systems Center Virtual Machine Manager? Click here
To learn more about Microsoft System Center Virtual Machine Manager, contact CMS or visit Microsoft's Website.
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