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VMware is deployed in over 80% of organizations and has been a pioneer in virtualization and cloud automation for the hybrid cloud. For those getting into the field, knowing this technology is essential in landing a good career.
I’ve provided below a quick summary of VMware’s evolution in the data centre space for you to understand how they evolved.
VMware Phase 1:
Enable virtualization of common servers to fully utilize the CPU and RAM for great savings to an organization. A normal server running one task can now run multiple tasks by virtualization – also securing the virtual machines from each other and access to the core system.
Leveraging vMotion and storage vMotion, companies were able to migrate (in real time) a VM running on one server to another. This allows companies to get rid of old servers and old storage devices without weeks of planning/cutover. Also, the automatic failover capabilities provided by tools like VMware SRM, allowed higher uptime for companies.
VMware Phase 2:
The ability to leverage vCloud Foundation to automate and provision infrastructure (compute, network and storage) by integrating the ESX systems with vSAN (storage virtualization), and NSX (network virtualization). This allows data centers to operate like cloud environments, with chargeback and single pane of glass operations across multiple data centres.
VMware Phase 3:
We are not in the phase 3 strategy of VMware with the new VMware Tanzu. As we discussed in previous blogs, companies run on average 2.8 cloud. Tanzu allows organizations to bridge all clouds, and their local data centre with a single pane of control. The migration of VM’s and storage across each cloud will be seamless without worrying about conversion and migration. As well, Tanzu allows an infrastructure up approach as well as a developer down approach. Tanzu integrates with container repositories and can deploy apps as well as VM’s from a single software suite.
Summary
VMware is the virtualization technology of choice. Anyone joining the IT workforce should definitely get familiar with this technology. Jeff has provided more links for you to expand your knowledge:
- https://www.vmug.com/events2/vmug-usercon/2020-canada-usercon
- https://www.vmworld.com/en/index.html
- https://www.vmware.com/ca/company/it-academy.html
Good luck and stay safe,
Rick @ ITJob.Coach
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