VMware ESX Server 3i December 2007
ESX Server 3i Exec Summary What is it? What does it do? What is unique? Who can use it? How do you use it? Next generation, thin hypervisor integrated in server hardware Partitions servers to create the most robust foundation for a dynamic, automated data center Next generation, thin architecture provides improved security, reliability, and simplified management Server integration provides rapid installation, configuration, and deployment All the sophistication of ESX Server and VI3 for existing virtual infrastructure customers Simple and intuitive start-up experience for the new virtualization user Supports all the VMware Infrastructure 3 features and benefits (appropriately licensed) 2
Hardware Trends Drive Virtualization Massive compute supply mandates virtualization High core count Large memory High speed converged I/O fabric + X86 continues upstream 70-80% business compute needs + Minimal virtualization overhead 3 rd generation hardware assist Virtualization-aware ecosystem Virtualization becomes a default server feature 3
Requirements for Hardware Integration Hardware-like security, reliability (MTBF), and manageability VM Mgmt Hardware Mgmt API Infrequent reconfiguration and little state information Small footprint and minimal interfaces Standards-based protocols for central management 4
What is ESX Server 3i? Next generation, thin hypervisor integrated in server systems Thin architecture Unparalleled security and reliability Compact 32MB footprint Only OS-independent design focused on virtualization Integrated in server systems Easiest way to deploy and manage virtualization Hardware is certified and ready-to-run Intuitive start up experience that dramatically reduces deployment time Optimized for central management 5
Industry is Designing for Virtualization ESX Server 3i built into server hardware Virtualization optimized server designs: Multi-core Large memory configurations Multiple NICs Diskless servers Virtualization support in processors and chipset VT, AMD-V NPT, EPT 6
Virtualization Futures: IT Simplified Standardized and optimized servers as stateless compute nodes VMware Infrastructure Plug-and-Play capacity management Workloads deployed as portable, encapsulated virtual appliances Infrastructure provides reliability and availability 7
Virtualization: Industry-Standard Way of Computing Early Adoption Mainstreaming Standardization Test & Development Server Consolidation Infrastructure Management & High Availability Hypervisor Virtual Infrastructure Hypervisor Management & Automation Virtual Infrastructure Hypervisor 1 st generation 1998 2002 2 nd generation 2003-2005 8 3 rd generation 2006-2008
Positive Customer Response Plug-and-Play Installation, Configuration, and Deployment I bring up a new server every 2 weeks or so. Instead of taking 1/2 day, it takes about 5 minutes! Just plug it in! This simplifies deployments to my remote branches where there s local, low-skilled administration Hardware Integration Buying virtualization with hardware is a natural way to procure, cuts down significantly on internal certification Security and Reliability I like the reduced security exposure and the opportunity to simplify patching and updating 9
Availability VI3 Starter VI3 Standard ESX Server 3i VI3 Enterprise Additional licenses to build a virtual infrastructure Available standalone or in a bundle 1. Distribution Available for integration in new server systems starting in Q4 Standalone, hard-drive installation Available with purchase of VI3 Fulfilled to existing VI3 customers on SnS Hardware Compatibility List (HCL) TBD 2. Pricing $495 list price for a standalone license Will be available standalone or as part of a VMware Infrastructure bundle 3. VMware Infrastructure Compatibility Will be fully compatible with VMware Infrastructure 10
New VI Editions Resource Management Power Management DRS DPM Live VM Migration Live VM Disk File Migration VMotion Storage VMotion Availability High Availability High Availability Backup Consolidated Backup Consolidated Backup Consolidated Backup Patch Management Update Manager Update Manager Update Manager Central Mgmt VC Agent VC Agent VC Agent Storage Virt. Enterprise VMs Next Generation Hypervisor VMFS Virtual SMP ESX Server 3i ESX Server 3i VMFS Virtual SMP ESX Server 3i OR ESX Server VMFS Virtual SMP ESX Server 3i OR ESX Server VMFS Virtual SMP ESX Server 3i OR ESX Server VI Foundation VI Standard VI Enterprise License $495 $995 $2,995 $5,750 SnS (Gold/Plat) $495 / $595 $545 / $645 $629 / $749 $1,208 / $1,438 11
Product Details Benefits of thin architecture Speed of deployment
VMware Product Line Virtual Infrastructure Management Infrastructure Optimization Business Continuity Desktop Management Software Lifecycle Virtual Infrastructure Resource Mgt Availability Mobility Security Virtualization Platform ESX Server 3i ESX Server 3 13
Traditional ESX Server 98% 2% Agent Agent RPM RHEL3-based Service Console Helpers VMM VMM VMM Storage Networking VMkernel Resource Management HAL and Device Drivers Disk Footprint: 2 GB Percent of Patches >50% Disk Footprint: 32 MB 14
ESX Server 3i: Thin Virtualization! 2% Helpers VMM VMM VMM Storage Networking VMkernel Resource Management HAL and Device Drivers Disk Footprint: 32 MB 15
Evolution of VI Management ESX Server 3i continues trend of migrating management functionality from the Service Console to remote management tools CIM (Hardware mgmt) Remote Mgmt Remote CLI (scripting) API/SDK API/SDK VirtualCenter VirtualCenter VirtualCenter MUI VI Client VI Client Local Mgmt Service Console Service Console Service Console ESX 1 ESX 2 ESX 3 ESX 3i 16
Architectural Benefits Unmatched security and reliability OS independence means minimal interfaces and a small attack profile Locked down, menu-driven interface prevents users from running arbitrary code Simplified management No special operating system knowledge required (e.g. Linux) No user accounts or passwords to create and maintain No OS security hardening, antivirus, or backup effort required Integrated, standards-based CIM providers for hardware management Fully featured and high performing ESX Server 3i supports all the functionality of VMware Infrastructure 3 17
Start Running VMs in Minutes 3i 1. Power on server and boot into hypervisor 2. Configure Admin Password 3. (optional) Modify network configuration 4. Connect VI Client to IP Address Or manage with VirtualCenter 18
Enabling the Plug-and-Play Datacenter DRS + ESX Server 3i: Hot add of compute capacity Standardized compute nodes No installation and minor configuration Few interfaces and small footprint Reliability and manageability of hardware 19
How To Guide Management model Remote CLI CIM Server Deployment Patching, upgrade
Management without the Service Console ESX Server 3i continues trend of migrating management functionality from the Service Console to remote management tools ESX Server users today use the Service Console for Command line management or executing custom scripts (e.g. for new server deployment or patches) ESX Server 3i users will use Remote Command Line Interface (Remote CLI) Running hardware agents for performance and health monitoring Industry standard monitoring protocols; e.g., agent-less management via CIM Running other 3 rd party agents ISV solutions that leverage standard interfaces, the VI API, and VMware Consolidated Backup 21
Remote Command Line Interface (CLI) Key features Supported in both Windows and Linux Replaces the scripting execution environment of the Service Console Uses the same commands and same syntax Functions to include Host Configuration (esxcfg-advcfg) Storage Configuration (esxcfg-nas, esxcfg-swiscsi, esxcfg-mpath, vmkfstools) Network Configuration (esxcfg-vswitch, esxcfg-vnic) Maintenance and patch (esxcfg-dumpart) Backup (VCBMounter, fast copy) Monitoring (esxtop, vmkuptime under discussion) 22
Common Information Model (CIM) Key features Agent-less, standards based monitoring of hardware resources Used by VirtualCenter to provide basic hardware status information CIM providers readable by 3rd party management tools 23
VI API and Systems Management VI API Key Features Remote Web Services APIs Configuration of virtual machines and hosts Discovery and inventory functions in virtual environments. Access performance data Control VM operations - configuration changes and migrations, VM state Third party management products integrate through VI APIs Enterprise Systems Management integrations from the Big 4 Best-of-breed partner integrations for: Monitoring Performance Management Process Automation Provisioning, Change & Configuration Management 24
VCB and Backup ESX Server 3i Backup Server Mount Backup VMware Consolidated Backup (VCB) interface Move backup out of the virtual machine Eliminate backup traffic on the local area network Integrated with major 3rdparty backup products Snap Snap Storage 25
Deployment of ESX Server 3i Many users today use Service Console scripts for installation and configuration of ESX Server hosts With ESX Server 3i No installation required hardware integrated, ready-to-run Configuration automation detection, discovery, and good defaults Remote CLI for additional configuration / customization 26
Patching and Upgrading of ESX Server 3i Patching Today with ESX Server Patches are fine-grained Users employ esx-update to install ESX Server patches With ESX Server 3i Patch consists of whole image replacement Patch can applied via Remote CLI or through Update Utility Back out of patches with a dual bank approach 27
ESX Server 3i Exec Summary What is it? What does it do? What is unique? Who can use it? How do you use it? Next generation, thin hypervisor integrated in server hardware Partitions servers to create the most robust foundation for a dynamic, automated data center Next generation, thin architecture provides improved security, reliability, and simplified management Server integration provides rapid installation, configuration, and deployment All the sophistication of ESX Server and VI3 for the virtual infrastructure power user Simple and intuitive start-up experience for the new virtualization user Supports all the VMware Infrastructure 3 features and benefits 28
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