Connectix Announces Beta Program for Virtual Server.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers SAN MATEO San Mateo (săn mətā`ō), city (1990 pop. 85,486), San Mateo co., W Calif., on San Francisco Bay; inc. 1894. It is a commercial and retail center with some high-technology manufacturing. San Mateo, Spanish for St. , Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 21, 2002 Connectix(R), the technology and market leader in 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. software for Windows(R)-based computing computing - computer , opened its beta program for Connectix Virtual Server(TM) to enterprise IT professionals who are Microsoft Certified System Engineers (education) Microsoft Certified System Engineer - (MCSE) A qualification obtained by passing Microsoft's system engineer certification exams. http://microsoft.com/mcse. and manage Intel-based enterprise and workgroup servers. Connectix will work with qualified beta testers to refine and enhance Virtual Server's features for maximum real-world usability How easy something is to use. Both software and Web sites can be tested for usability. Considering how difficult applications are to use and Web sites are to navigate, one would wish that more designers took this seriously. See user interface and usability lab. . Beta testers will be selected based on criteria specified in the Virtual Server Beta Program application. Complete program information and the application can be found at: http://www.connectix.com/products/vsbetaprogram.html. Connectix Virtual Server is a powerful enterprise-class virtualization solution for server consolidation and the efficient management of multiple operating system operating system (OS) Software that controls the operation of a computer, directs the input and output of data, keeps track of files, and controls the processing of computer programs. environments. Virtual Server is a native Windows-based server application that enables users to run a broad range of operating systems Operating systems can be categorized by technology, ownership, licensing, working state, usage, and by many other characteristics. In practice, many of these groupings may overlap. within a virtual machine including Windows 2000 Server, Linux, Unix and OS/2(R), concurrently on a single physical server, offering unmatched cross-platform compatibility and manageability. The result is dramatically decreased capital and operating expenses Operating expenses The amount paid for asset maintenance or the cost of doing business, excluding depreciation. Earnings are distributed after operating expenses are deducted. , achieved by reducing the system administration, management and the number of physical servers required. Beta Program Requirements: To be considered for participation in the Virtual Server Beta Program, beta testers should meet the following criteria: -- Administer, manage or otherwise oversee the development or deployment of at least 25 Intel-based workgroup or enterprise servers, at least 50% of which must currently run Microsoft Windows server operating systems. -- Hold a current Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) certification. -- Use Virtual Server in a development project, or a prototypical application scenario that would be considered for deployment at a future date and provide Connectix with on-going feedback. About Connectix Corporation Connectix pioneered virtual computing 13 years ago with the industry's first virtual memory manager for personal computers. With more than one million customers, Connectix is the technology and market leader in virtualization software for Windows-based computing. Virtualization software emulates hardware across the enterprise -- from PCs to Macs to server deployment -- enabling businesses to maximize the value of existing hardware resources. Connectix's award-winning virtual computing family of products extends throughout the enterprise, allowing users to consolidate applications that previously required dedicated hardware into a single system. Through reduced administration requirements, hardware consolidation and rapid application deployment, Connectix optimizes IT productivity to drive down TCO (1) (Total Cost of Ownership) The cost of using a computer. It includes the cost of the hardware, software and upgrades as well as the cost of the inhouse staff and/or consultants that provide training and technical support. See ROI. . Connectix is privately held and headquartered in San Mateo, CA. For more information, visit Connectix at www.connectix.com. Connectix, the Connectix logo, and Connectix Virtual PC are trademarks of Connectix Corporation. All other trademarks are property of their respective holders. |
|
||||||||||||||||
Printer friendly
Cite/link
Email
Feedback
Reader Opinion