Introduction to Virtualization

Lewis Talley – InSource Solutions

A Typical Wonderware Architecture

What is it?

In computing, virtualization means to create a virtual version of a device or resource, such as a server, storage device, network or even an operating system where the hypervisor divides the resource into one or more execution environments.

Let’s Virtualize

Types of Hypervisors

Type 1• Bare metal

• ESXi, HyperV, Xen • Fully supported by WW

Type 2• Shares resources with host O/S

• Workstation,player, virtual box, etc..

• Not supported in production environments – great for testing

Type 1 Hypervisor – bare metal

Connecting and Configuring

Type 2 Hypervisor – shared resources

Running on Windows 7 (my laptop)

Type 2 Hypervisor – shared resources

How can InSource help?

• Documentation and best practices for implementing in a virtual environment (KC & WDN)

• Recommendations on sizing and architecture

• Provide configured H/W• Implementation and migration

services• Health check• Troubleshoot and fix problems

Contact us..

Ltalley@insourcess.com

Thank You!