City of New Britain Simplifies IT With VMware Virtualization Software; Computer Resolutions Inc., VMware Certified Consultant, Delivers Solution.BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- Migrating physical servers to virtual ones is the answer to improving systems availability and cost savings for the City of New Britain New Britain, city, United States New Britain, industrial city (1990 pop. 75,491), Hartford co., central Conn.; settled c.1686, inc. 1871. The tin shops and brassworks in the city were established in the 18th cent. . With the assistance of Computer Resolutions Inc. of Bridgeport, the City has implemented VMware's 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. application to consolidate its growing infrastructure. "We used VMware to migrate a server, with all its configurations, to a virtual server in less than three hours," says Joe Turner The name Joe Turner may refer to one of the following:
Computer Resolutions Inc., a full-service supplier of computer products and services and one of only five VMware(R) Authorized Consultants (VAC (Volts Alternating Current) See volt and AC. ) in the northeast, introduced the City of New Britain to the idea of server consolidation and the benefits of a virtual infrastructure. Like many IT departments, the City of New Britain purchased a server for each department and application, which lead to an abundance of overhead. "CRI CRI constant-rate infusion. educated us on the possibilities and cost savings that the City could achieve with a consolidation strategy," says Turner. "We're extremely please with CRI's installation of VMware and their physical to virtual migration of our operating systems which is just the beginning." According to CRI president, John Palmieri, "Many organizations that utilize Intel-based servers could reap huge benefits by switching to a virtual infrastructure, and CRI is in a unique position to provide services to show how we can reduce IT costs and provide better system availability." About Computer Resolutions Inc.(SM) (CRI) (SM) Computer Resolutions Inc. (CRI) is a privately owned, independent supplier of business-to-business computer consulting and services. With an emphasis on service and reliability, CRI provides companies with technology solutions from server consolidation to business continuity and disaster recovery. CRI is a VMware Authorized Consultant, EMC (1) (EMC Corporation, Hopkinton, MA, www.emc.com) The leading supplier of storage products for midrange computers and mainframes. Founded in 1979 by Richard J. Egan and Roger Marino, EMC has developed advanced storage and retrieval technologies for the world's largest companies. Partner, Unisys Master VAR, IBM (International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY, www.ibm.com) The world's largest computer company. IBM's product lines include the S/390 mainframes (zSeries), AS/400 midrange business systems (iSeries), RS/6000 workstations and servers (pSeries), Intel-based servers (xSeries) Exact Partner, HP Premier Partner and Premium Microsoft Solution Provider. CRI services clients in all fifty states and in eighty-eight countries. CRI headquarters, located in Bridgeport, CT can be reached at (800) 848-7185 or visit our Web site at www.cri1.com. (R) VMware is a registered trademark of VMware Inc. |
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