Virtual Iron’s virtual server management software builds on Intel Virtualization Technology

Virtualization is becoming a top strategic initiative in datacenters worldwide. One factor driving virtualization initiatives is server sprawl. Server consolidation reduces the number of physical servers, but virtualization can lead to an increased number of virtual servers. With the introduction of Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT) in 2005, a new generation of virtualization solutions became possible.

Intel is keenly interested in helping address the issues associated with managing a large number of servers and collaborates with software vendors across the virtualization ecosystem, such as VMware and Microsoft, to help develop optimized and broadly supported virtualization capabilities. Intel also works closely with open source vendors such as Novell and Red Hat, while making significant contributions to open source projects such as the Xen* project (see sidebar).

According to Fernando Martins, strategic technology planning manager at Intel, “The Intel vision for virtualization extends beyond server consolidation. New server administration techniques, including automation, can reduce the labor required to manage large server farms—even virtual ones. We expect these technologies to transcend the enterprise from the datacenter to the desktop or client platform.”

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