Our Approach to Virtualization

Our approach to virtualization is based on our experience with customers and VMware best practices. In our structured approach, we look at all of the variables that can impact a physical to virtual server conversion project. We not only look at CPUs and servers, but we also build security and business continuity into all our solutions as well.

Our high level project overview:

  • We start with a comprehensive assessment that not only looks at your goals, but also where you are going in the future
  • Next, we plan the details of your conversion process. Our experienced staff will work with your organization to create a project plan that is realistic and comprehensive.
  • Once the plan is approved, we build the environment to the agreed upon specifications. We use our methodology and VMware tools to quickly and efficiently convert physical servers to virtual servers.

IT Software Development Lifecycle

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  • Once the conversion of servers is completed, we put the server through a rigorous test process to ensure quality and prove that logical duplicates have been created. Upon completion of our detailed QA process, we deploy the server to production, document the changes to the environment, and provide your staff with the proper tools to maintain and manage the new virtual environment.

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For more information on Gemini Systems, our Virtualization practice, and VMware please contact us.