Virtualization

Why Virtualization matters

Virtualization, as a technology term, is simply defined as the abstraction of computing resources.  However, virtualization, as an enterprise computing solution, is probably the most powerful strategy today for enabling end-user organizations to realize significant TCO savings, accelerate the deployment of IT services, maximize flexibility, minimize downtime, and optimize the utilization of IT infrastructure resources.  Virtualization was first deployed with IBM mainframes over 40 years ago, and has enabled IBM System z mainframe clients to realize these significant benefits over the course of many decades.  Since then, virtualization has continued to spread to distributed systems, disk storage systems, tape storage systems, and numerous other areas within the realm of information technology.

What customer concerns have been driving the rapid adoption of virtualization throughout all parts of today’s enterprise IT infrastructure?

• Growth in data center costs
• Inability of IT organizations to respond quickly to business demands
• Poor availability or service levels
• Lack of skilled staff
• Poor asset utilization

If you are facing some of these issues today, you are not alone.  Fortunately, a well-planned virtualization strategy may be the key to addressing some of these issues.  But with so many different virtualization technologies out there today and so many vendors to choose from, what is the best way to start or continue down the path of virtualization, and which virtualization solutions will be the most effective for your unique enterprise?

Virtualization Solutions & Mark 3 Systems

Mark 3 Systems has helped enterprise clients answer these questions about virtualization for over a decade.  With an experienced team of account executives, solutions architects, and systems engineers, Mark 3 has developed a sharp acumen and core competency in virtualization for organizations of all sizes.  Whether you are a small municipality or a Fortune 500 corporation, Mark 3 can leverage its unique expertise and strong partnerships with virtualization vendors in order to build a virtualization solution that is right for you.  Because there are so many virtualization technologies out there, Mark 3 strongly believes in a client-focused, consultative approach in order to determine the best solution for each individual client.  By employing this client-centric approach, the effectiveness of any virtualization solution is significantly enhanced and the financial and operational benefits are maximized.

Some of the virtualization solutions Mark 3 has architected and/or implemented over the last 10+ years include:

• VMware vSphere
• VMware ESX/ESXi
• VMware View
• VMware ThinApp
• IBM Power Systems PowerVM
• IBM Power Systems VIOS
• IBM XIV Storage System
• IBM SAN Volume Controller Storage Virtualization Engine
• IBM N series
• IBM ProtecTIER De-duplication VTL

If you’d like to partner with Mark 3 on your virtualization strategy, or want more information about virtualization solutions, please contact us!