Data Center
Today many organizations have consolidated computing resources through server and storage virtualization to lower costs, reclaim wasted capacity and reduce the physical requirements of the data center.
And while these often provide the initial justifications for virtualization, the ultimate goal is to transform the way that IT supports the business through Data Center Virtualization and Cloud computing.
Our Data Center Practice focuses on the following areas:
Server Virtualization
Whether you are just considering a move to a virtual environment or you have already embarked upon the journey, DPSciences can guide you along the way. We understand that virtualization is not a “one-time” event. It is indeed a journey that requires constant planning to ensure success. Assessments are a key:
- Physical to Virtual Server Assessments – Successful virtualization engagements begin with a thorough assessment. DPSciences can develop a migration plan to suit your needs. We can guide you through the planning process to ensure that your virtual environment is right sized and optimal.
Desktop Virtualization
Many organizations are beginning to realize the additional productivity gains and cost savings that are available through Desktop Virtualization. Desktop virtualization offers advantages over a traditional model where every computer operates as a self-contained unit with its own operating system, peripherals, and application programs.
Hardware expenses can be reduced as resources can be shared and allocated to users on an as-needed basis. Integrity of user information also improves as data is maintained and backed-up in the data center. Desktop Virtualization provides:
- Secure remote access to an enterprise desktop environment
- Longer refresh cycles for the client desktop infrastructure
- Reduced downtime in the event of server or client hardware failures
- Easier provisioning
- Lower cost of application deployment
- Centralized management capabilities
Storage Area Networks
A key component of a virtualized data center is storage. Storage subsystems must be appropriately sized and designed to reduce bottlenecks and latency. Without a proper design problems can arise with regards to handling streams of data traffic from the virtual server to the storage platform. We can assist in designing a robust storage architecture to ensure optimal performance.
Backup and Disaster Recovery Services
With the steady increase of data storage requirements, current backup procedures and tools may need to be reassessed. Are you still using tape to do your backups? Can tape keep pace with the increased storage demand? Are your backup windows shrinking?
DPSciences can assist in formulating your Backup and Disaster Recovery Strategy to ensure optimal protection of your business’ critical information. We can help you understand the true cost associated with your current tape back up strategy and show a very aggressive ROI to move to a disk to disk strategy.
Data Center Moves
We have experience helping clients move their data centers either to new locations or to hosting centers. Our professional services engineers provide a detailed Scope of Work and proven methodology that provides the project plan and road map from start to finish.
We can also provide co-location alternatives across the country. When faced with new capacity requirements, organizations must weight the cost of building their own data center versus outsourcing to a co-location facility. At DPSciences, we help clients navigate through the decision process and we have a proven track record.
The Data Center is the heartbeat of IT. Business critical applications and data must be protected to ensure maximum uptime and availability. With over four decades of internetworking experience, DPSciences’ Data Center Practice can assess, design and implement world class data centers that can transform the way that IT supports the business.
For more information on our Data Center Solutions, please contact your local DPS office or email us at info@dpsciences.com.
