Hyper Converged Infrastructure
Hyper-converged infrastructure (HCI) is a software-defined IT infrastructure that virtualizes all of the elements of conventional “hardware-defined” systems. HCI includes, at a minimum, virtualized computing (a hypervisor), a virtual SAN (VSAN) (software-defined storage) and virtualized networking (software-defined networking). HCI typically runs on commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) servers.
The primary difference between converged infrastructure (CI) and hyper-converged infrastructure is that in HCI, both the storage area network and the underlying storage abstractions are implemented virtually in software (at or via the hypervisor) rather than physically, in hardware. Because all of the software-defined elements are implemented within the context of the hypervisor, management of all resources can be federated (shared) across all instances of a hyper-converged infrastructure.
Enterprise Networking
An enterprise network is an enterprise’s communications backbone that helps connect computers and related devices across departments and workgroup networks, facilitating insight and data accessibility.An enterprise network is also known as a corporate network.
The key purpose of an enterprise network is to eliminate isolated users and workgroups. All systems should be able to communicate and provide and retrieve information. Additionally, physical systems and devices should be able to maintain and provide satisfactory performance, reliability and security. Enterprise computing models are developed for this purpose, facilitating the exploration and improvement of established enterprise communication protocols and strategies.
Data Center Solutions
No matter how much information you store on virtual servers or in the cloud, somewhere along the line, you are still going to need hardware. Whether they are on a desk or in someone’s bag, your endpoint systems allow your staff to access information wherever it is stored.
Choosing the appropriate hardware is something you need to get right. In order to guarantee that your software runs effectively, you need to invest in hardware that is amply durable, reliable and efficient. There are more options available than ever, and it is important that you have the right kit for the job. This introduction to IT hardware solutions explains its benefits and what solutions are available to you.
