This document provides an overview of virtualization and cloud computing technologies. It defines virtualization as using software to allow multiple operating systems to run on a single hardware host. A hypervisor manages shared access to the physical resources. The document outlines the history of virtualization and describes popular virtualization platforms like Hyper-V, VMware vSphere, and cloud services from Amazon Web Services, Google Apps, and Windows Azure. Benefits of cloud computing include reduced costs, increased storage, flexibility, and mobility. Public, private and hybrid cloud models are discussed along with case studies of major cloud providers.

1. Virtualization Awareness Aley El-Dean AdhamSW Infrastructure ConsultantAley.adham@qinnova.com

2. Outline1-What is Virtualization? 2-What is Hypervisor Layer?3- Hypervisor Classification 4-History of Virtualization5-Overview on Hyper-V and VMM 20086-Overview on VMware vShpere7-What is Cloud Computing?8-Case Study (Google, Amazon and Windows Azure)9-Hands on LAB

3. What is Virtualization?Virtualization is a proven software technology that is rapidly transforming the IT landscape and fundamentally changing the way that people compute, such as an operating system, a server, a storage device or network resources.

4. What is Hypervisor Layer?A hypervisor, also known as a virtual machine manager/monitor (VMM), is computer hardware platform virtualization software that allows several operating systems to share a single hardware host. Each operating system appears to have the host’s processor, memory, and resources to itself. Instead, the hypervisor is controlling the host processor and resources.

5. Hypervisor Classifications Bare Metal/Native Hypervisors:Software systems that run directly on the host’s software as a hardware control and guest operating system monitor. A guest operating system thus runs on another level above the hypervisor. This is the classic implementation of virtual machine architectures.Embedded/Host Hypervisors:Software applications that run within a conventional operating system environment. Considering the hypervisor layer being a distinct software layer, guest operating systems thus run at the third level above the hardware

6. History of VirtualizationVirtualization was first implemented more than 30 years ago by IBM as a way to logically partition mainframe computers into separate virtual machines. These partitions allowed mainframes to “multitask”: run multiple applications and processes at the same time

7. Microsoft Hyper-V Features 32-bit (x86) & 64-bit (x64) VMsLarge memory support (64 GB) per VMIntegrated cluster support for HA & Quick MigrationBitLocker: Seamless, secure data encryptionLive Backup: Volume Shadow Service integrationPass-through disk access for VMsVirtual Machine snapshotsNew hardware sharing architectureDisk, networking, input, videoRobust networking: VLANs and NLBSupport for Full or Server Core installations

8. Microsoft SC VMM 2008Maximize ResourcesCentralized virtual machine deployment and management for Hyper-V, Virtual Server, and VMware ESX serversIntelligent placement of Virtual MachinesFast and reliable P2V and V2V conversionComprehensive application and service-level monitoring with Operations ManagerIntegrated Performance and Resource Optmization (PRO) of VMsIncrease AgilityRapid provisioning of new and virtual machines with templatesCentralized library of infrastructure componentsLeverage and extend existing storage infrastructure and clustersAllow for delegated management and access of VMsLeverage SkillsFamiliar interface, common foundation Monitor physical and virtual machines from one console Fully scriptable using PowerShell

9. VMware vSphere FeaturesVMware vSphere comprises a number of components that transform industry standard hardware into a shared, main-frame like resilient environment with built in service level controls for all applications. The components of VMware vSphere are classified into:Infrastructure servicesfor example {ESX - ESXi}These are components that comprehensively virtualize server, storage and network resources, aggregate them and allocate them precisely on demand to applications based on business priority.Application servicesfor example {Vmotion - vStorage - HA - Data Recavery}These are components that provide built in service level controls to all applications running on the Cloud OS platform, regardless of application type or operating system.VMware vCenter Serverprovides a central point of control for virtualization management, essential for administering infrastructure and application services.

10. VMware ESXi FeaturesBare-metal, 64-bit hypervisor architectureVMware vStorageVirtual networkingMemory ballooningIntelligent CPU virtualizationRAM over commitmentNetwork traffic shapingStorage I/O traffic prioritizationOperating systemsSupport for larger virtual machinesSupport for powerful server hardwareImproved power managementSupport for new high performance devices and protocolsStorage hardwareServer hardwareNIC teamingVMware vSphere Client.EncryptionVMware vCenter ServerVMkernel Protection

11. VMware vCenterVMware vCenter Server provides a scalable and extensible platform that forms the foundation for virtualization management. VMware vCenter Server, formerly VMware VirtualCenter, centrally manages VMware vSphere environments allowing IT administrators dramatically improved control over the virtual environment compared to other management platforms. VMware vCenter Server:Provides centralized control and visibility at every level of virtual infrastructure

12. Unlocks the power of vSphere through proactive management

13. Is a scalable and extensible management platform with a broad partner ecosystemDiscussion

14. Platform EvolutionCloudMobileClientServer

15. What is Cloud Computing?Cloud computing consists of shared computing resources that are virtualized and accessed as a service, through an API. The physical resources may reside in a number of locations inside and outside of an organization: on local hardware, in an enterprise data center, or at remote or managed service providers on a pay-to-use basis. The Cloud services are divided into three categories: - Infrastructure-as-a-Service - Platform-as-a-Service - Software-as-a-Service.InfrastructurePlatformSoftware

16. Benefits of Cloud Computing.Reduced CostCloud technology is paid incrementally, saving organizations money.Increased StorageOrganizations can store more data than on private computer systems.Highly AutomatedNo longer do IT personnel need to worry about keeping software up to date.FlexibilityCloud computing offers much more flexibility than past computing methods.More MobilityEmployees can access information wherever they are, rather than having to remain at their desks no MORE VPN Required.Reducing IT StuffYou don’t have to hire more IT Stuff for special purpose, your small IT stuff will do the best.

17. Benefits of Cloud Computing.The power of choice

18. Clouds Type!Public CloudA public cloud computing environment is open for use by the general public, which could include individuals, corporations or other types of organizations. Amazon Web Services and Google's App Engine are examples of a public cloud. The public cloud offers startups and SMBs an opportunity to take advantage of the scalability, agility and automated management of the cloud by essentially renting computing resources and avoiding costly hardware expenditures. Private CloudA private cloud computing environment exists within the boundaries of an organization, typically for its exclusive usage. Often, private clouds are driven by C-level executives' concerns about the security and reliability of public clouds, since private clouds can deliver many of the benefits of public cloud computing, without the downside. Interest in private clouds is also driven by IT departments' attempts to develop utility-like IT environments, where computing resources and applications can be provisioned with greater efficiency.

19. Google AppsGoogle App Engine lets you run your web applications on Google's infrastructure. App Engine applications are easy to build, easy to maintain, and easy to scale as your traffic and data storage needs grow. With App Engine, there are no servers to maintain: You just upload your application, and it's ready to serve your users.

20. Amazon CloudAmazon Elastic Compute Cloud (Amazon EC2)is a web service that provides resizable compute capacity in the cloud. It is designed to make web-scale computing easier for developers.Multiple LocationsElastic IP AddressesVirtual Private CloudElastic Load BalancingAuto Scaling

21. Windows AzureWindows Azure offers a platform that is easily implemented alongside your current environment.- Windows Azure: operating system as a service- Microsoft SQL Azure: fully relational database in the cloud- Windows Azure platform AppFabric: makes it simpler to connect cloud and on-premises applicationsPricing # Compute = $0.12 / hour# Storage = $0.15 / GB stored / month# Storage transactions = $0.01 / 10KWindows Azure is now commercially available. Usage during the month of January 2010 will be at no charge. We will begin charging customers on February 1st, 2010

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23. Message Cloud Computing is elastic & customizable for your business and your technical needs… it’s the future of IT.

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