Tech Data U.S. Offers IBM-XenSource Server Virtualization, Consolidation Solutions Bundle.CLEARWATER, Fla. -- Tech Data's (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :TECD TECD Training Equipment Change Directive ) Advanced Infrastructure Solutions Division (AIS) today announced it is the channel's only source for 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) servers preconfigured Set up ahead of time. It implies that the device or software application has been modified to suit the customer or situation. See ghosting server. with XenSource's XenEnterprise[TM] 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. These competitively priced virtualized server platforms enable VARs (value-added resellers) to help their customers cut operating costs operating costs npl → gastos mpl operacionales and enhance productivity by reducing server counts and eliminating the need to power and house underutilized data-center hardware. "Server virtualization (1) Running applications in separate, isolated partitions within a single server. The "virtual machine" method can run different operating systems simultaneously, whereas the "OS virtualization" method runs applications for only one operating system (see virtual machine and OS and consolidation solutions are not limited to large enterprise environments," said AIS Senior Vice President and General Manager, Pete Peterson
Douglas Brian "Pete" Peterson . "Mid-market companies and large enterprises face similar IT challenges, especially when it comes to efficiently managing the increasing demand for data center resources. The addition of the IBM-XenSource bundle enables resellers to deploy solutions that consolidate functions like Web hosting Making a Web site available on the Internet. Many ISPs host a few personal Web pages for an individual at no additional cost above the monthly service fee, but the address is subordinate to the ISP; for example, www.friendlyisp.com/pat_smith. , application development, communications, and print and file access supported by several dedicated servers onto fewer or even one virtualized server." The solution consists of IBM System x3500 and x3550 rack-mounted or tower servers configured with XenSource's XenEnterprise, which enables the management of multiple Windows and Linux operating systems on the same server. Based on the Xen[TM] open-source hypervisor, XenEnterprise features broad hardware support for x86 server virtualization solutions. "Virtualization for server consolidation projects is a hot topic for our customers and we are constantly being asked about what products would be easiest and most cost effective to deploy," said Francis Poeta, President P & M Computers. "The IBM-XenSource bundle offers us the ability to deliver on this need quickly by offering a trusted partner's hardware with next generation virtualization technology." "In addition to providing significant savings, this pre-configured package enables resellers to present their end-user customers with an agile, easily scalable virtualization infrastructure," said Peter Levine, 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. , XenSource. "This integrated offering provides the industry's first real choice for customers who want more than first generation, proprietary virtualization." "Tech Data's extensive technical expertise and integration support services support services Psychology Non-health care-related ancillary services–eg, transportation, financial aid, support groups, homemaker services, respite services, and other services will help VARs efficiently and profitably deliver a compelling server consolidation solution to their end-user customers," said Rich Lechner, vice president, IBM. "Tech Data's broad reach among the reseller community enables IBM and XenSource to provide VARs with quick access to a robust, cost-effective solution that can significantly enhance an end user's IT operations." Tech Data provides IBM and XenSource resellers with dedicated sales, technical and product management support resources. To learn more about the IBM-XenSource server consolidation solution bundle, resellers can call (800) 237-8931, ext. 87643, visit www.techdata.com or attend a webinar on Feb. 8 at 1 p.m. EST/10 a.m. PST PST Paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia, see there . Webinar details can be found at www.xensource.com/ibmbundle. Tech Data's Advanced Infrastructure Solutions Division Tech Data's Advanced Infrastructure Solutions Division (AIS) combines a high-touch, consultative sales approach with the distributor's extensive technical expertise and broad product knowledge to help resellers capitalize on the demand for mid-market and enterprise-level server, storage and networking solutions. Through partner enablement training initiatives and dedicated, expert resources, the division will focus on helping VARs develop a profitable, strategic approach to selling, high-end data centers utilizing industry-standard solutions such as x86 blade servers. About XenSource Virtualization Products For customers seeking to reduce the number of under-utilized servers in their IT infrastructure, XenSource virtualization products help dramatically reduce server hardware and operating costs through savings on power, space, cooling, and system maintenance. Offering high performance virtualization at an affordable price, XenSource supports both Windows and Linux servers. XenSource products are based on the Xen[TM] hypervisor, and offer easy to use multi-OS virtualization solutions with built-in virtual machine lifecycle management, at breakthrough price and performance. XenSource products are being adopted worldwide in enterprises to increase server utilization, support server consolidation, and reduce total cost of ownership. About Tech Data Founded in 1974, Tech Data Corporation (NASDAQ GS: TECD) is a leading distributor of IT products, with more than 90,000 customers in over 100 countries. The company's business model enables technology solution providers, manufacturers and publishers to cost-effectively sell to and support end users ranging from small-to-midsize businesses (SMB (1) (Small to Medium-sized Business) Also called "SME" (small to medium-sized enterprise), it refers to companies that are larger than the small office/home office (SOHO), but not huge. ) to large enterprises. Ranked 107th on the FORTUNE 500[R], Tech Data generated $20.5 billion in sales for its fiscal year ended January 31, 2006. For more information, visit www.techdata.com. For more information on IBM, visit www.ibm.com. XenSource, Xen, XenEnterprise, XenServer and XenExpress are trademarks of XenSource Inc. |
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