Hyperconvergence is an IT architecture that consists in virtualizing CPU, RAM, Storage and Connectivity, managing everything through a Hypervisor software. Hyperconvergence allows to obtain enormous advantages in terms of performance, scalability and reliability. Read the article to discover all the advantages of using a Hyperconverged Infrastructure (HCI) in the company.
What is a Hyperconverged Infrastructure?
Imagine being able to double or triple the power and space of your Datacenter without increasing its complexity, thanks to a single, revolutionary technology.
Is it science fiction? No, it's called Hyperconverged infrastructure and it is the future of Datacenters.
A Hyperconverged Infrastructure (HCI) is asoftware-defined IT infrastructure (software defined). The Hyperconverged architecture makes it possible to abstract processing, storage, RAM and networking resources from the hardware, allowing them to be managed unified across the entire structure.
Instead of using traditional Servers and SANs (Storage Area Networks) to make resources available, Hyperconvergence involves the use of Nodi, hardware units controlled by a system called hypervisor, which abstracts its processing, RAM, storage and connectivity resources, aggregates them and makes them available in pool.
This allows you to conveniently manage resources from a single user interface, saving time and money, and greatly increasing the scalability of the system, which occurs simply by adding a new node to the already existing ones.
Why use a Hyperconverged Infrastructure?
Let's see in detail why use a Hyperconverged Infrastructure:
Compatibility
All parts of a Hyperconverged Infrastructure, both hardware and software, are purpose-built to work seamlessly with each other. This allows to overcome the typical compatibility problems of traditional structures.
Less resources used for management
Traditional infrastructures require more time and resources to manage. Hyperconverged infrastructures are instead easier to manage and maintain.
Continuity
Modern Hyperconvergence technologies ensure operational continuity even in the event of maintenance, expansion or malfunctions of a node. This is made possible by automatically redistributing the workload and virtual machines among the remaining resources, which cannot be done using a traditional hardware-based infrastructure.
Unified management
HCI management relies on a single centralized console from which all resources are controlled. The management of older IT structures, on the other hand, takes place individually on each component.
What are the benefits of Hyperconvergence?
Here are the 8 benefits that using Hyperconvergence can bring to your business:
1. High scalability
The first advantage of Hyperconverged Infrastructures is certainly the high level of scalability that they provide by exploiting virtualization. Sudden increases in traffic are easily handled by redistributing the workload among the different resources, possible thanks to the close integration between them.
The various computing, networking and storage structures can in fact be easily expanded according to business needs.
2. Single supplier
The presence of only one supplier is to be considered a great advantage. Having a single point of reference and therefore only one subject to contact will greatly simplify the management of maintenance operations as well as the resolution of any problems. In this way you will guarantee your company a better level of technical support.
3. Avoid compatibility issues
The use of hyperconverging solutions, designed to work in an integrated way, avoids running into compatibility problems between the different components, which are typical of traditional structures.
4. Easier management
All processing, storage, RAM and networking resources, software and hardware of Hyperconverged Infrastructures can be easily managed and monitored through a single console, regardless of their physical location. In some cases (for example with Dell VxRail HCI structures), it is the infrastructure itself that notices failures and autonomously alerts the manufacturer's technical support.
5. Speed of deployment
HCI systems allow for easier and faster deployment, as it is not necessary to manage each individual component separately.
6. Less effort for IT staff
An external team will carry out the deployment and keep the structure updated. In this way processes are eliminated by the internal IT staff, which are delegated to external specialized technicians.
7. Less maintenance and management costs
The use of Hyperconvergence allows a significant reduction of maintenance, management and implementation costs.
8. Business Continuity
Hyperconverged Infrastructures are the perfect solution to ensure the continuity of business operations even following unforeseen events or malfunctions. Thanks to an efficient resource redistribution system, it will be possible to better manage any failures or unavailability of the systems.
Dell VxRail: The Ultimate Hyperconverged Infrastructure
Hyperconverged Infrastructures fully meet the needs of companies, increasingly committed to dealing with variable workloads and customers who require ever greater speed of response.
Distline chose the Hyperconvergence of Dell VxRail, a solution born from the collaboration between Dell and VMware. The best Dell Enterprise Hardware integrated with VMware Virtualization solutions will allow you to revolutionize your IT infrastructure and guarantee your company performance, security, and reliability.
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