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June 30, 2008
DynamicOps Intros Unique VM Management Software
BURLINGTON, Mass., June 23 -- DynamicOps, a
venture-funded spinout of Credit Suisse, today introduced Virtual
Resource Manager, software that simplifies, automates, and accelerates
the deployment and management of virtual machines to give companies
true business agility.
The software has been used in production for more than two years in
four large-scale, complex datacenters at Credit Suisse, managing
thousands of virtual machines (VM).
Virtual Resource Manager (VRM) automates the deployment and
management of virtual servers and desktops, from the time they're
created until they're retired. It lets companies determine how to use
physical and virtual compute assets, where to allocate resources, and
what access to give to business units and individuals, all within a
company's corporate governance and compliance requirements.
"Enterprises will continue to invest significantly in
virtualization, driving major demand for automation and management
solutions," explained Jeff Byrne, senior analyst with Taneja Group.
"Because IT managers find it increasingly challenging to provision and
manage virtual machines throughout their lifecycle, this need will grow
quickly and substantially."
VRM is a functionally rich and mature virtual machine management
application with proven scalability, and meets the virtualization
challenges of the most demanding enterprises. VRM's open architecture
works with virtualization tools and technologies from Citrix,
Microsoft, Sun, and VMWare and is compatible with Windows and Linux
operating systems and a host of other data center products already in
use by many large companies. The software is easily customized for
specific environments.
VRM brings a level of product maturity and capability that is not found in currently available virtual infrastructure management products. This new offering uses Credit Suisse's operational expertise to help companies:
- accelerate service delivery by combining automated self-service provisioning with process automation.
- enforce compliance with build specifications and processes.
- track resource usage and chargeback.
- identify rogue and abandoned virtual machines.
- deliver support for multi-vendor virtualization technologies.
- provide proven scalability to manage thousands of virtual machines.
The self-service capability of VRM lets business groups decide what
computing resources they need; they can then create their own virtual
machines in minutes, rather than the hours, days, or weeks it used to
take. This gives them the computing power they need to get new products
to market quickly and it eliminates costly, time-consuming manual
processes to manage the virtual environment.
"Automated management software that offers enterprise-level
scalability, high availability, and an open architecture to integrate
with existing tools and processes have the best chance of success in
what is fast becoming a discerning market. In addition, proven
deployment of a product is an essential consideration for enterprises
that seriously want to manage their virtual infrastructure long term,"
Byrne continued.
The software enables compliance enforcement by eliminating
inconsistent and undocumented processes and rapid multiplication of
nonstandard, poorly configured virtual systems. It is extremely easy to
use and requires no advanced skill set or substantial knowledge of IT
infrastructure to implement and maintain virtual machine deployments.
"The unique self-service capability allows business lines to
instantly provide new IT environments, and at the same time, allows
central IT to maintain proper controls and policies," explained Leslie
Muller, the driving force behind the product development at Credit
Suisse, and now CTO at DynamicOps. "VRM provisions servers, desktops,
applications, and tools as a single package for our clients, providing
faster access to custom environments and resources at a fraction of the
cost. It also helps IT employees develop applications and products
faster to increase company revenues."
The software is priced beginning at $99 per VM and will be available in July.
About DynamicOps
DynamicOps offers virtual infrastructure provisioning and management software. It is a private company based in Burlington, Mass., a venture funded spinout developed by Credit Suisse. VRM creates a secure environment where virtual machines are provisioned, tracked, and maintained from cradle to grave. www.dynamicops.com/
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Source: DynamicOps
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