Cloud & Virtualization

What is Cloud and Virtualization?

Virtualisation runs several virtual servers on one physical host, sharing its processor, memory and storage. Cloud services move some or all of those workloads to a provider's data centre, and hybrid environments combine on-premises systems with cloud resources.

Why it matters

Consolidating servers can reduce hardware to maintain, simplify backup and recovery, and make it faster to add new systems. Moving to the cloud or a hybrid model changes how resources are paid for and accessed.

What ITPro provides

Our services include virtual machine deployment, server consolidation, cloud migration, hybrid infrastructure integration and resource optimization across on-premises and cloud environments.

Typical use cases

• Consolidating several older physical servers onto fewer hosts
• Migrating email, files or applications to the cloud
• Running a hybrid setup with some systems kept on site
• Creating test environments without buying new hardware

How it fits with related services

Virtualisation builds on servers and storage, relies on Microsoft solutions such as Azure for cloud workloads, and needs backup and business continuity planning to protect the virtual machines.

Related: Cybersecurity, Data Rooms Infrastructure.

Planning a cloud & virtualization project? Contact ITPro to discuss your requirements.

Best suited for: organizations building secure, scalable and reliable IT environments for evolving business requirements.

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