VMware ESXi Free is a great learning utility
April 30th, 2009
ESXi from VMware
More companies are turning to server virtualization. If you are not already using virutalization technology in your I.T. environment, I am sure you will have to start soon. There are so many positive features to come from virtualization such as:
- Makes I.T. more eco-friendly: Running multiple servers on a single piece of hardware shrinks the needs for power and cooling.
- Puts a smile on your CFO’s face: Less hardware and power use makes your budget look pretty nice!
- Improves disaster recovery: Virtual servers do not need specific hardware to run, so a server can be back online much quicker than before. There are also tools out there (like VMotion) that allow you to move a virtual server to another physical server automagically in case of a disaster.
- Network Operation Centers get smaller: Real estate is precious. Gigantic server rooms of the past can now be a server room / offices / I.T. lounge (save room in the budget for a ping pong table!).
If you want to stay competitive in the I.T. market, you will have to learn about virtualization. Several software packages are available for free that allow you to begin your wonderous journey into the virtual realm. However, you want something that is going to give you the closest experience to an enterprise virtualization system. That’s where VMware’s ESXi package comes into play.
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