Virtualization Solutions
As IT organizations embrace server and storage virtualization to
support more dynamic business strategies, they can leverage the
Brocade DCF architecture and a wide range of strategic solutions
and services to achieve the full benefits of virtualization.
ACHIEVING THE FULL
BENEFITS OF VIRTUALIZATION
To Maintain a competitive advantage, IT organizations are
turning to virtualization solutions built around pools of flexible
server and storage resources that can meet dynamic business
requirements. However, to implement a holistic data center
virtualization strategy, these organizations need a unified,
end-to-end solution based on a powerful, reliable, and scalable IT
infrastructure.
The Brocade Data Center Fabric (DCF) architecture provides a
strategic foundation for implementing this type of holistic data
center virtualization solution. It provides the "enabling" layer
for server and storage virtualization with the built-in
intelligence required for high-performance virtual
environments-along with unique Adaptive Networking services and
multiprotocol capabilities.
Key aspects of this holistic virtualization strategy
include:
- Data center connectivity
- Server connectivity
- Storage fabric extension
- Centralized fabric management
- File management
- Professional services
- Best-in-class solutions
Brocade works closely with the leaders in storage and server
virtualization to ensure the highest levels of integration and
reliability in the virtual data center.
- Microsoft
- VMware
- Oracle
- Citrix
