Virtualization and VMware

The explosion of Intel/AMD based server and arrays are everywhere.  This poses a complex challenge. Virtualization simplifies the problem by abstracting the complex elements into managed resources and simplicity. 

VMware
VMware has transformed the industry to become the fastest growing software in the history of IT.  VMware provides virtual infrastructure for Intel/AMD server consolidation, provisioning, migration, storage, and DR.

Storage Virtualization
The complexity of managing disks, arrays, and provisioning is simplified through smart choices like:

Virtualized arrays from EMC, NetApp, and HP

EMC Invista, a networked storage virtualization solution that runs on intelligent storage area network (SAN) switches, placing virtualization intelligence in your existing SAN infrastructure.  Invista enables enterprises to achieve non-disruptive operations, eliminate planned downtime, and centralize and streamline storage management. This high-performance, integrated hardware and software solution delivers these benefits through the simple and non-disruptive movement, copying, and migration of data across multiple tiers of heterogeneous storage arrays.

NetApp® V-Series is a network-based solution that virtualizes tiered, heterogeneous storage arrays, enabling unified block (FCP and iSCSI) and file (NAS) access to data stored in Fiber Channel SAN storage arrays.

Virtual Tape Libraries are disk arrays with software that emulates tape to the backup application.  Unique vendors would include Data Domain, NetApp, EMC/Avamar, HP/Sepaton, and ADIC/Quantum/Rocksoft.

Nexus Virtualization Services

• Assessments – Basic Capacity Estimates (BCE's), Jumpstarts, Full Capacity Planner Assessments, Custom Nexus VMware assessments
• Architect – DR/POC tests, Solutions Design
• Deploy – Implementations, 2.x to 3.x Migrations, Upgrades
• Support – Maintenance renewals, VMware Administrator, Distributed Services with onsite SLA Management

Why Nexus for VMware and Virtualization?
Nexus prides in being a Trusted Advisor for clients.  We design solutions based on requirements and objectives, not product marketing.  Nexus has a rare blend of skills across a wide array of vendors.  We’re the only local Twin Cities VAR with certifications and skills in VMware, EMC’s ASN, NetApp, CommVault, Data Domain, ADIC/Quantum, Veritas/Symantec, and HP StorageWorks.  Beyond capabilities, may we defer to what our clients and partners have to say about us?
(link to success stories). 

VMware & Virtualization Partners in Delivery
VMware, EMC, Data Domain, NetApp, Vizioncore, Platespin, HP, Cisco, Quantum/ADIC, Brocade/McData