Fountainhead

SEPTEMBER 7, 2009

Why do we have data networks, storage networks and management networks (all distinct, I might add). OS virtualization has massively simplified complexity at the software level by abstracting-away the machine-level CPU commands, and has even contributed to simplifying networking between virtual machines.

Industry 100

Industry Data Center Virtualization Network 100

Data Center Knowledge

JULY 26, 2013

7 Software Defined Networking Considerations. 7 Software Defined Networking Considerations. The move toward software defined networks (SDN) in the data center is no longer a question of “if” or “when,” but “how.” 2) The size of an organization’s network. Industry Perspectives. By: Industry Perspectives July 26th, 2013.

Data Center 207

Data Center Network Software Software 207

Fountainhead

MAY 5, 2009

Infrastructure Orchestration abstracts and defines/configures the infrastructure world (I/O, NIC cards, HBA cards, storage connectivity, LANs, switches, etc.). So, not only can you define a virtual server instantly, you can define a *physical* server (maybe a virtual host, or a physical machine) down to I/O, NICs, Storage and Network.

Data Center 100

Data Center Virtualization Disaster Recovery Storage 100