NetApp Server and Desktop Virtualisation Solutions

Key Points:

• Provision storage for servers or desktops instantly
• Use and manage less storage
• Protect and recover your data quickly and cost effectively
• Use a single storage system for both virtual desktops (SAN) and end-user storage (NAS)
• Scale to thousands of virtual desktops on a single system

Virtualising your servers or desktops is only half the story. According to both Gartner and IDC, you need to consider storage as part of the solution if you want to realise the promise of a truly virtualised environment.

Server virtualisation has set the stage for those who are rethinking how they design and implement their IT solutions. Whether you’re looking for new ways to lower cost, improve scalability, or improve SLAs, integrating storage as part of the overall solution will enable you to:

• Bring products, services, and projects to market faster
• Save up to 50% on storage power, cooling, and space and lower overall data center costs
• Scale your virtualized environment and accommodate data growth without degrading performance or investing in additional storage

Strategic planning is critical to your complete data center transformation.