PlateSpin Releases Newest Version of Leading OS Portability Migration Software for Data Center Optimization.LAS VEGAS -- PlateSpin Ltd.: --PlateSpin PowerConvert 5.1 Provides Anywhere-to-Anywhere Workload Portability of Data, Applications, and Operating Systems for Server Consolidation, Disaster Recovery, Hardware Migrations, and Continuous Data Center Optimization PlateSpin Ltd. today announced the general availability of the next release of its PowerConvert(TM) product, used in more than 500 enterprise data centers across the world. PlateSpin PowerConvert provides anywhere-to-anywhere OS Portability(TM) for optimizing the use of Intel-based data center resources. From most any source, to most any target in the data center, PlateSpin PowerConvert automates the migration of data, applications, and operating systems to the Intel(R) and AMD (Advanced Micro Devices, Inc., Sunnyvale, CA, www.amd.com) A major manufacturer of semiconductor devices including x86-compatible CPUs, embedded processors, flash memories, programmable logic devices and networking chips. (R) servers that best match the service level needs of the workload, all from a single point of remote control. "PowerConvert is being used by multi-infrastructure data centers to accelerate the adoption of virtual infrastructure by enabling rapid server consolidation (P2V P2V Physical to Virtual ), de-virtualization (V2P V2P Virtual to Physical ) capabilities for application support, streamline business continuity with flexible recovery (I2P I2P Industry Information Processor I2P Invisible Internet Project , I2V I2V Integrated Information Vertex Inc. (Canada) ), and to manage hardware migrations including upgrading to blade servers (P2P See peer-to-peer and point-to-point. )," said John Stetic, Director of Product Management. "The increased functionality and broader features with this newest release further strengthens PowerConvert's position as the de facto standard Hardware or software that is widely used, but not endorsed by a standards organization. Contrast with de jure standard. de facto standard - A widespread consensus on a particular product or protocol which has not been ratified by any official standards body, such as ISO, for IT managers looking for a new level of adaptability." New features available in PlateSpin PowerConvert 5.1 include: --Full Windows Dynamic Disk support provides the ability to convert Windows-based source servers with dynamic disks (including software RAID) to virtual machines, other physical machines, or to image archives --Built-in support for Incremental Third-party Images, which lets data center managers automatically deploy the latest incremental image captured from Acronis TrueImage or Symantec LiveState, streamlining the recovery process --A new Conversion Analyzer Tool provides detailed reports based on the inventory features of PowerConvert that result in the reduction of conversion planning times, especially for server consolidation projects --Automatic control of the startup state of Windows and Linux services for deeper application configuration during a conversion --A revamped mechanism to improve the overall support for a broad range of source and target hardware --Integrated Job Scheduling allows users to schedule conversions to run at a date and time most convenient and appropriate for the service requirements of their data center. When combined with the existing email notification feature, data center managers can optimize by exception, reducing hands-on time during projects --Built-in integration with IBM Director gives 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) users centralized control of server consolidation and migration projects Arthur Amos, Head of Technology Infrastructure at Nationwide Building Society, said: "PowerConvert has enabled Nationwide to automate migrations of servers across our Enterprise without having to be in physical contact with either the source or target machines, eliminating weeks if not months of labor and enabling us to realize a quicker return on our investment as we accelerate our move to a virtual infrastructure. The addition of Virtual to Physical (V2P) migration capabilities in PowerConvert helps to protect our investment. It is clear that the benefits of PowerConvert are real and measurable." Current PlateSpin PowerConvert customers with a valid maintenance agreement can upgrade from PowerConvert 5.0 to 5.1. PlateSpin PowerConvert 5.1 is available today for use with industry-leading server technologies, image archives, and 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. products such as VMware ESX Server VMware ESX Server is an enterprise-level virtualization product offered by VMware, Inc., a division of EMC Corporation. ESX Server is a component of VMware's larger offering, Virtual Infrastructure, which adds management and reliability services to the core server product. , VMware GSX GSX Gelled Slurry Explosive GSX Ground Storm X (VMware) GSX Gran Sport Extra (Buick Skylark) GSX Gasco Energy Company GSX Gender Sexuality XYZ Server, and Microsoft Virtual Server A virtual machine environment for Windows servers from Microsoft that supports most x86 operating systems as guests. It is used to run multiple copies of Windows as well as Linux in a virtualized server environment. For virtualizing a user's PC, Microsoft offers Virtual PC. See virtual machine. . PlateSpin is demonstrating PowerConvert and its new functionality this week in Booth #340 at VMworld 2005, Las Vegas. For more information on PlateSpin PowerConvert and its underlying OS Portability technology, please visit www.platespin.com. About PlateSpin PlateSpin is a leading supplier of technology and solutions that help companies measure, consolidate, and optimize server resources in the data center. With over 500 customers and 85 resellers, PlateSpin is providing the world's first fully automated operating environment portability platform to world-class enterprises looking to balance and optimize the use of both physical and virtual infrastructure server environments to improve service levels and lower operational costs. PlateSpin was recently named one of the top 25 up-and-coming technology companies by The Branham Group and has won the 2005 International Business Award for Best New Company. Product and company names herein may be trademarks of their registered owners. |
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