Webinar Announcement: [Rebroadcast] Thinking Beyond VMware: Why a Simple 'Non-Stop Infrastructure' is Optimal for Small-Scale Virtual Environments

Many companies are seeking to break free from VMware dependency The completion of Broadcom's acquisition of VMware has significantly changed the environment surrounding virtualization infrastructure.

With the transition to new licensing models, the consolidation of product lineups, and the termination of OEM license offerings, many challenges have emerged for those wishing to continue their current operations, and an increase in licensing costs has become unavoidable. As a result, many companies are now exploring transitions to virtualization platforms that do not rely on VMware.

Challenges in migrating small-scale virtual environments / Avoiding over-specification However, for small-scale virtual environments consisting of 1 to 5 units, traditional enterprise-grade virtualization solutions are often over-specified and costly. In the case of HCI (Hyper-Converged Infrastructure) products, a minimum configuration of three or more nodes is typically required, and the construction of shared storage is mandatory, which tends to make implementation and operational costs high. Furthermore, attempting to achieve a 'non-stop' system often requires complex configuration design and dedicated operational staff.

In environments such as manufacturing floors and control systems where cloud migration is difficult, optimizing the balance between cost and operational burden has become a major barrier to moving forward with migration.

Achieving redundancy and simplified operations with just two units: Explaining 'non-stop' mechanisms In this seminar, we will introduce the 'Stratus ztC Edge,' a non-stop server from Penguin Solutions, Inc. (formerly Stratus Technologies Japan, Inc.) that is ideal for small-scale virtual environments of 1 to 5 units and achieves redundancy with just two units.

'Stratus ztC Edge' is a virtualization platform that achieves redundancy with a configuration of just two nodes, making it ideal for small branch offices or departmental server use. It does not require shared storage, provides high availability and performance, allows for simple operation and management via a web browser, and delivers overwhelming cost-effectiveness.

We will also introduce other non-stop virtualization platforms that can be selected based on your application and scale. Through concrete configuration examples, comparisons with other virtualization platforms, and introductions to various tools that support smooth migration, we will explain the latest virtual infrastructure technologies and key points for operational optimization in detail.

Recommended for: ・Information systems personnel feeling anxious about VMware license renewals and migrations. ・Those currently operating small-scale VM environments of about 1 to 5 units who want to ensure availability without over-investing. ・Manufacturing industry personnel managing factory floor systems or control servers that are difficult to migrate to the cloud. ・Those who want to simply operate departmental systems that lack dedicated virtualization infrastructure administrators. ・Those considering a migration destination that balances high availability with low operational burden.

Organizer/Co-organizer Penguin Solutions, Inc. ■ Cooperation Open Source Utilization Institute, Inc. Majisemi Co., Ltd.

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