Conversation_with_a_Server_Administrator_ver5.ppt

Session Objectives High-level understanding of considerations in application deployment Sizing applications Operating Systems Server Platforms Network Adaptors Learn to Navigate these sites N1000V Questions (1 of 2) How many servers do you have at each location? What applications do you have running on them? How do you select your servers? What platforms are you using? What percentage of each and what is the strategic direction? What operating systems? What percentage of each and what is the strategic direction? Are these Intel servers or something else? Nexus 1000V Questions (2 of 2) Are you doing or planning on doing virtualization? If so.. With what product? (VMware, Hypervisor, etc) How many virtualized machines per physical server? What constrains the applications most? Is it CPU, Memory, etc There are a lot of steps in rolling out a new application.. how long does all that take? What are your biggest challenges right now? Server Basics Applications: CRM, Finance, Web front end, Can be configured as: File, Print, Web, mail, Application, Database servers OS: Windows, Redhat LINUX, SuSe, Virtualization: VMware ESX Database Apps: MySQL, Oracle, Microsoft SQL Tower, Rack and Blade servers Main components: Processor, Memory, HD, PCIe slots for additional NICs or storage LAN: typically 2 x GE NICs, iLOMgmt: 10/100/1000 SAN: FC (optional), Teaching You How to FishApplication Deployment Considerations Application RequirementsMix of Servers… with different requirements Application RequirementsReference Sizing Guides When Calculating Teaching You How to FishApplication Deployment Considerations Comparing Windows Server EditionsSelect Windows Server Choosing an Operating SystemSelect Product Information = Compare Editions Comparing Microsoft Server EditionsImpacts which Server Processors are Supported Choosing an Operating SystemCan the OS leverage Hot Add Memory? Can the server? Choosing an Operating SystemMaximum Memory per OS instance impact