A more agile and efficient IT environment at the lowest possible cost

Virtualisation lets you run multiple virtual machines on a single physical machine, with each virtual machine sharing the resources of that one physical computer across multiple environments.

Virtualisation can help you:

1. Get more out of your existing resources.
2. Reduce costs by reducing your physical infrastructure and power and cooling requirements.
3. Increase availability of hardware and applications for improved business continuity, backup and security.
4. Increase operational flexibility.
5. Improve desktop manageability and security.

Stott + Hoare has assisted a range of organisations to benefit from virtualisation – reducing their IT costs and increasing the efficiency, utilisation, and flexibility of existing assets.

Server virtualisation can also lead towards Cloud Computing – a model based on the efficient pooling of on-demand, self-managed virtual infrastructure, consumed as a service.
Virtualisation is the fundamental technology that enables cloud computing.

VMware is the virtualisation industry leader, and approximately 85% of installed virtual machines in enterprises are VMware-based.

Stott + Hoare has recently partnered with VMware to provide server virtualisation and consolidation solutions built on VMware vSphere, the industry’s leading virtualisation platform, for a wide range of clients across a number of industry sectors.

Virtualisation has enabled these clients to simplify their IT infrastructure, reduce capital expenses through server consolidation, reduce operating expenses through automation, and minimise both planned and unplanned downtime.

By virtualising your IT infrastructure you can also accelerate IT service delivery, improve operational efficiency, ensure compliance and reduce risk.

• Reduce costs by increasing energy efficiency and requiring less hardware with server consolidation.
• Build up business continuity through improved disaster recovery solutions and deliver high availability with VMware Site Recovery Manager.
• Virtualise enterprise applications, including Oracle, Exchange, SQL Server, Sharepoint and SAP, and deliver the highest levels of service with top performance.
• Use policy-based automation and ensure compliance and performance with a zero-touch infrastructure using the vCenter Product Family for virtualisation management.

Stott + Hoare has the capability to design, supply and install end-to-end server virtualisation solutions – and support them throughout their working lives and growth. Our team will also work hard to provide a solution that meets your business objectives at the best possible cost.

While virtualisation in general can bring you many advantages, VMware virtualisation solutions from Stott + Hoare are built on a robust foundation proven in production environments and chosen by hundreds of thousands of companies worldwide.

Stott + Hoare VMware virtualisation solutions can be integrated with your overall IT infrastructure and existing management tools and offer a lower total cost of ownership competitive options.

Stott + Hoare can help you develop solutions that harness the power of the cloud while ensuring security and preserving the value of your existing technology investments.

Stott + Hoare Server Virtualisation Solutions

Stott + Hoare are expert in partnering with HP and IBM and their industry-leading ranges of blade, tower and rack servers and VMware virtualisation software to develop total server virtualisation solutions.

Our team will also work hard to provide a solution that meets your business objectives at the best possible cost.

Recent specific Stott + Hoare Server Virtualisation and Consolidation Solutions in the resources and manufacturing industries have involved:

Servers:

• IBM x3650
• HP ProLiant DL380 G6

Storage:

• IBM DS3400-controlled – 5TB array
• EMC CLARiiON – 120 7TB array

Virtualisation technology:

• VMware vCenter Server
• VMware vSphere