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Building a solid foundation
Building the best protection for data begins with a solid foundation, like HP BladeSystem. HP BladeSystem integrates the essential elements of the datacenter— computing, storage, network, power and management— into a modular, self-optimizing unit. These modules are virtualized to pool and share all resources and connections—increasing utilization, lowering costs and providing the flexibility and control to quickly meet changing conditions and requirements.
VMware ESX Server extends the benefits of HP BladeSystem by providing a dynamic, scalable virtual machine environment to host replicas of the physical servers you choose to protect. This means that on one or more HP BladeSystem server blades—located in the same enclosure, the same datacenter or on opposite sides of the globe—multiple unmodified Microsoft® Windows® operating systems and their applications run independently in virtual machines while sharing physical resources. This method protects your applications, increases hardware utilization, decreases the datacenter “footprint”, and eases management tasks.
And while we’re on the subject of management, HP Systems Insight Manager (SIM) and HP ProLiant Essentials Virtual Machine Management pack (VMM) provide an integrated management environment to not only replicate the servers to the VMware virtual machines, but also to allow you to manage the virtual machines—no matter where they are located—from a single SIM console just like any physical HP server. Of course, replicated operating systems and applications are just the basics of protection. The data so critical to your business needs to be synchronized between the physical and the virtual—and kept that way. With HP StorageWorks Storage Mirroring for Virtual Machines, continuous real-time replication—at the byte-level—keeps data up-to-date, and the included automatic failover capabilities allow application availability, timely backup and a clear path to disaster recovery.
The choice is easier than ever
Deciding which approach to data protection and disaster recovery best fits your requirements has never been easier. HP and VMware have taken out the guess work with a proven, scalable solution that offers continuous, real-time data replication, a choice of Intel® Xeon™ or AMD® Opteron processors, flexible storage options, a clear path for growth, and the comfort of knowing that, unlike others, half of your data protection and disaster recovery is not being wasted.
The bottom line is value
Choosing the right data protection and disaster recovery solution has never been easier. HP and VMware have made the decision simple by providing a proven, scalable solution that offers continuous real-time data replication. You will discover the power of HP Insight Control for speeding deployment and monitoring of your IT infrastructure.
You will use Rapid Deployment Pack to auto-provision servers running VMware ESX Server within your environment. Through increased system performance, accessibility and availability, you will enjoy increased product levels coupled with reduced operating costs.
Your next step
You have the vision for a high-performance, low-cost data protection and disaster recovery solution for your company—and HP and VMware share that vision. Enjoy the comfort of knowing that your data protection and disaster recovery budget is being protected. Take the next step toward realizing your goal. Call your local authorized HP and VMware reseller today. These HP and VMware experts have just what it takes to accelerate your business growth and lower your operating costs while mitigating solution design and deployment risks.
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