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Applied Innovation Uses VMware Software for Efficient, High Performance Virtual IT Infrastructure

Overview Applied Innovation Inc. (AI) provides network management solutions that simplify and enhance the operation of distributed voice and data networks. They needed a server consolidation solution to reduce costs and administrative burden. The company also wanted to reduce resource usage, including space and power, and increase server CPU and memory utilization. AI first looked at VMware software for server consolidation in November 2002, when the company was evaluating storage area network (SAN) solutions. In January 2004, AI selected VMware VirtualCenter and VMotion to create a virtual infrastructure for optimal server management.

Further White Paper Details
Publisher	Vmware	File Format	PDF
Date Published	October 2006	Downloads	8
Format	Case Studies
Topics	Infrastructure Management, Server Consolidation

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