CiRBA Introduces Unprecedented Consolidation and Virtualization Analysis with Version 4.0.Interactive Visual Representations of the Data Center Provide IT Organizations the Accurate Roadmaps Necessary for Maximum, Yet Safe Consolidation TORONTO -- CiRBA Inc., a leader in Data Center Intelligence, today announced the release of version 4.0 of its flagship Data Center Intelligence (DCI (Display Control Interface) An Intel/Microsoft programming interface for full-motion video and games in Windows. It allowed applications to take advantage of video accelerator features built into the display adapter. ) solution. Two enhancements in particular--CiRBA 4.0's crisp new interface as well as its unparalleled interactive visualization--make it easier for IT organizations to: * identify all consolidation & virtualization An umbrella term for enhancing a computer's ability to do work. Following are the ways virtualization is used. Hardware Virtualization Partitioning the computer's memory into separate and isolated "virtual machines" simulates multiple machines within one physical computer. opportunities, * create step-by-step action plans, and * provide pre & post consolidation metrics metrics Managed care A popular term for standards by which the quality of a product, service, or outcome of a particular form of Pt management is evaluated. See TQM. quantifying achieved operational savings. CiRBA 4.0 enables analysis of all critical factors for analyzing large scale consolidation or virtualization initiatives, including configuration, workload patterns such as CPU CPU in full central processing unit Principal component of a digital computer, composed of a control unit, an instruction-decoding unit, and an arithmetic-logic unit. utilization and network and disk IO, and business constraints such as geography, business service or maintenance windows. By including all constraints in an analysis, results are maximized while risks are minimized. Whether an IT organization is analyzing 500 Windows servers See Windows Server 2003, Windows Home Server, Windows 2000 and Windows NT. for virtualization or building a corporate consolidation strategy for 30,000 servers across multiple platforms Refers to two or more operating environments, which typically include the CPU family and operating system. For example, if versions of a program run on Windows and the Macintosh, the software is said to support multiple platforms. and strategies, CiRBA 4.0 provides the fastest and most accurate path to actionable consolidation information. As a result, CiRBA-optimized data centers are leaner, more reliable, and easier to manage. CiRBA 4.0's interactive visual representation is derived using in-depth empirical information about system configurations, workloads and business constraints. Using patent-pending algorithms, the information is analyzed through the use of flexible "best-practice" rule sets for virtualization and OS, database, and application stacking The set of applications typically required by an organization. A typical "enterprise" application stack would include the basic office functions (word processing, spreadsheet, database, etc.), as well as a Web browser and e-mail and instant messaging programs. . The results are visually represented through an easily interpreted grid shaped map that can be iteratively modified and re-evaluated at a click of a mouse. Significant CiRBA 4.0 Enhancements * Interactive Consolidation and Virtualization Analysis - At the center of CiRBA's revolutionary analysis capabilities is a rich set of interactive interface elements and drilldowns that are available directly from the analysis screen to provide unprecedented intelligence. CiRBA 4.0 provides several options for performing what-if analysis to compare different consolidation scenarios. Users can change color mapping to ease visualization Using the computer to convert data into picture form. The most basic visualization is that of turning transaction data and summary information into charts and graphs. Visualization is used in computer-aided design (CAD) to render screen images into 3D models that can be viewed from all of the potential within complex environments, and then drill down for the underlying details and settings that would be required to act on a given plan. The unique ability to combine configuration and business constraints with multiple workload analysis into one roadmap makes CiRBA the most comprehensive way to analyze data center changes. * New Interface - CiRBA 4.0 provides a crisp new interface and reorganized re·or·gan·ize v. re·or·gan·ized, re·or·gan·iz·ing, re·or·gan·iz·es v.tr. To organize again or anew. v.intr. To undergo or effect changes in organization. navigation menu to make it easier to find and move between tasks. * Enhanced VM Reporting Capabilities - A new "VMware Configuration" report is available in version 4.0 that provides detailed configuration on a VMware ESX See VMware. host server and its guest VMs. * Forward Consolidation Analysis - CiRBA also helps IT departments avoid expensive re-sprawl through forward consolidation analysis. With 4.0, users can use CiRBA to find a place within existing infrastructure for a new application rather than ordering new hardware. * More Licensing Options - CiRBA now offers a departmental edition targeted at organizations that want to analyze for virtualization specifically and want to examine workload personalities only. The Enterprise edition suits those who want to analyze heterogeneous data centers and use multiple consolidation strategies considering configuration, workload and business constraints. "Although consolidation--particularly through virtualization--offers enormous opportunity for operational savings, big questions loom loom, frame or machine used for weaving; there is evidence that the loom has been in use since 4400 B.C. Modern looms are of two types, those with a shuttle (the part that carries the weft through the shed) and those without; the latter draw the weft from a for most data centers," said Gerry Smith, president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of CiRBA. "Specifically, 'what and how should we consolidate so that we get maximum savings and ensure reliability?' CiRBA is all about enabling IT to confidently plan their consolidation from a high level strategy to detailed action plans." Pricing and Availability CiRBA 4.0 is available immediately, licensed on a monthly basis with pricing based on the number of server operating systems See network operating system. being audited and term of commitment. For more information, visit www.cirba.com. About CiRBA Inc. CiRBA is a leading provider of Data Center Intelligence (DCI) solutions. CiRBA provides enterprise software that enables Global 5000 organizations to rapidly analyze and visually map the safest path to an optimally consolidated and virtualized data center. Using a unique cross platform, multi-strategy approach, CiRBA addresses all configuration, workload and business constraints to ensure success in any consolidation initiative. For more information, visit www.cirba.com. |
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