Server virtualization technologies for x86-based HP BladeSystem and HP ProLiant servers
technology brief, 3rd edition
Abstract .............................................................................................................................................. 2 Introduction ......................................................................................................................................... 2 Software-layer abstraction: virtual machines ............................................................................................ 3 Integrated hypervisors in ProLiant servers ................................................................................................ 5 Use of familiar HP management tools ................................................................................................. 5 Scale-up to enterprise versions ........................................................................................................... 6 ProLiant Virtual Console .................................................................................................................... 6 Physical-layer abstraction: HP Virtual Connect solution ............................................................................. 7 Virtual Connect server profiles ........................................................................................................... 7 Flex-10 for Virtual Connect ................................................................................................................ 9 Virtual Connect Enterprise Manager ................................................................................................. 10 Logical servers................................................................................................................................... 10 HP Virtualization Management Software .............................................................................................. 11 HP Insight Dynamics – VSE software ................................................................................................. 11 HP Insight Orchestration software .................................................................................................... 13 Conclusion ........................................................................................................................................ 14 Appendix A: Background about processor ring layers ............................................................................ 16 Appendix B: Common types of software-layer abstraction for virtual machines .......................................... 18 For more information .......................................................................................................................... 20 Call to action .................................................................................................................................... 21

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