Five things to know about hyper-convergence It’s the latest buzzword in IT. But what is hyper-convergence? And what can it do for you?
What is it?
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The ABCs of hyper-convergence Compute
Hyper-convergence
Management software Networking
Storage
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B. Hyper-convergence enables you to simply and rapidly deploy mixed-workload and virtual desktop integrated infrastructure solutions across local or remote locations.
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OPEX $
Hyper-converged systems are…
Efficient
Manage with IT generalists—no virtualization specialists required.
What are the use cases? Here are just a few examples.
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Streamline application s Reduce IT ervices. overhead. Simplify sup port.
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Accelerate infrastructure deployment. m Simplify syste. management er st Enhance disa recovery.
What should you look for in a solution? A hyper-converged system should:
Simplify setup and management with integrated systems.
Protect data with backup and recovery support.
Provide business continuity and data availability.
Enable growth and easy upgrades.
Deliver hardware and software support from one vendor.
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Simple
Scale up easily with modular building blocks and integrated infrastructure systems.
Deploy systems within minutes with preconfigured systems.
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C. Hyper-converged systems help you lower OpEx due to reduced administrative and footprint resources, redeployment flexibility, and simplified storage management.
What are the benefits?
Fast
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A. A hyper-converged system is a pre-configured virtualized server platform that combines compute, storage, networking, and management software in a single appliance.
Why HPE for hyper-convergence?
Get everything you need for hyper-convergence with the combined expertise and products of HPE and VMware or Microsoft. Take advantage of VMware and Microsoft partnerships for innovation.