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Virtual computing has dramatically transformed the way that IT departments and organisations work. Instead of an organisation requiring one server per resource hungry application or department, they can now have as many servers as the physical hardware resources will allow. Think of it as your brain is a certain size, but your brain can think of many things at the same time. Same principal.

Although virtual computing has been in use in mainframe computers since the 1960's; it has until the late 1990's been a specialised technology. According to market research company IDC, a typical x86 processor server will achieve a utilisation rate of only 10% to 15% total capacity. Because of this a host server can host many virtual servers concurrently without any real performance loss. Each virtual machine contains its own complete Operating System and behaves just as a normal machine would.

Virtualisation works by the Virtualised Operating system inserting a layer of software directly onto the physical host hardware (or Host Operating system). The layer installed contains a Virtual Machine console (Hypervisor) that allocates hardware resources both transparently and dynamically to the virtual machines created on it. By doing this multiple Operating systems can run concurrently on a single host, regardless of if it is a single or Multi CPU host. Because the virtual host has access to all the hardware resources it would normally require it is totally compatible with all x86 standard Operating systems, applications, utilities and device drivers. Each computer can have a different configuration and each is independent of each other.

Virtualised computing now enables organisations to easily utilise the full potential of the infrastructure they lease from their host or own.

Server deployment is now faster, more reliable and a dream to manage in comparison to the 'classic' way of provisioning servers. 

Virtualised computing offers:

•  Reduction in capital costs by reducing the amount of hardware purchased; in turn reducing the administration costs and also power consumption. Green computing!
•  The facility to deploy and manage the rollout of clone images of single or clustered servers quickly and effectively with built in disk imaging technology
•  The reduction in rack space, storage space, cooling and power requirements (including UPS) - one high performance VM host can potentially replace thirty or forty physical servers.
•  Ability to host multiple Operating systems and Applications in development, production and Legacy environments; all on the one physical piece of hardware. Run Linux, Windows and Unix
•  Create Disaster Recovery solutions easily and effectively by the use of multiple virtualised clusters

 

Cynergic utilises VMware

VMware vSphere is the next evolutionary step in IT computing; enabling customers to bring the power of cloud computing to their IT infrastructures.

Building on the power of VMware® Infrastructure, VMware vSphere dramatically reduces capital and operating costs, and increases control over IT infrastructures while preserving the flexibility to choose any OS, application and hardware.

Build on a proven virtualisation platform to provide the foundation for internal and external clouds, using federation and standards to bridge cloud infrastructures—creating a secure private cloud. Organisations of all sizes can achieve the full benefits of cloud computing, delivering the highest levels of application service agreements with the lowest total cost per application workload.

Available in several different editions, VMware vSphere delivers targeted benefits to small business and mid-size and enterprise business customers.

 

/ Solutions - Server Virtualisation

Cynergic can build you a custom virtual server to fit your exact needs or you can select from the off the shelf servers.

To see some of our off the shelf Virtual server offerings please click here.

Server builds usually start with a discussion regarding what you're looking to achieve. Once we are clear on what the requirements are we are able to build your servr and handover for testing. Once testing is approved we can commission the server and place it into production. It is important to ensure that the product performs exactly as you require it to. Pointless to spend any capital if the product is not performing its desired function. We give a 14day money back guarantee on our Virtual Servers.

Note - We do have a set of requirements when using some of our Virtual Servers (notably Terminal Servers or Database servers) - some of these include the use of a Business grade Internet connection at your site to ensure your server accessand experience is unhindered by a slow link.

/ Hosted Email Products

Email has come a long way since the initial days of basic POP3 email accounts, now there are multiple options available to the general public as well as Small business users.

It is surprising to see that so many people are still using their Internet service provider to provide their email.
 

Cynergic has two hosted products that allow you to utilise your email and take it wherever you go. Send from any device and it will be at your other devices - totally synchronised.

 

Hosted Exchange

Fully featured Enterprise level Hosted Email client with Synchronised Email, Calendar, Contacts, and much more. Hosted Exchange is for Business users who need to collaborate with other staff via email, calendar and contacts.

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Hosted Email - Zeemail

Small business users who need their email and associated items on the go and users with basic email requirements.

ZeeMail is hosted on the VMware Zimbra Platform.

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