sponsored by Sun Microsystems, Inc. and Intel Corporation
Premiered:
22 Sep 2009
Language:
English
ABSTRACT:
In this discussion we explore what kind of server will give you the most bang for your buck, broaching topics such as optimal ratio of processors-to-cores, blades vs. racks, how to cost-effectively purchase memory and the pros and cons of the new generation of unified compute system (UCS) servers. Topics covered include:
1. What you should look for when buying hardware for virtualization projects
2. New hardware options that are available and related to virtualization
3. How to determine whether it is better to scale-up or scale-out
Speaker
David Davis
Director of Infrastructure, TrainSignal.com
David Davis has served as an IT Manager for over 15 years. He has a number of certifications including CCIE #9369, MCSE, CISSP and VCP. David has authored over one hundred articles and a number of video training courses on VMware. David publishes Cisco Networking how-to articles and videos at his website, HappyRouter.com.
