Word of the Day: hyper-converged software

Word of the Day Daily updates on the latest technology terms | September 6, 2018 hyper-converged software Hyper-converged software is a type of virtualization platform that turns a commodity server into a hyper-converged appliance that includes compute, storage and server virtualization in one box. The hyper-converged software typically provides centralized management of all resources in an environment. It eliminates the need to provision storage as would be done in a traditional virtualized server environment. Additional management features are often included as well, such as thin provisioning, deduplication and replication. Hyper-converged software usually ships already on an appliance. Vendors such as Nutanix and SimpliVity sell appliances running their software but also make their software available for hardware partners through OEM deals or reference architectures. Others, such as VMware with Virtual SAN (VSAN) and Maxta Software with MxSP do not sell appliances, relying on partners to integrate software and servers in pre-tested bundles. Quote of the Day "Hyper-converged infrastructure software offers many of the same advantages of traditional hyper-converged systems, while greatly loosening the restrictions on hardware." - Brien Posey Trending Terms server virtualization storage provisioning thin provisioning hyper-converged appliance data deduplication replication Learning Center Hyper-converged software: Eight things you need to know Using hyper-converged software as the basis of a DIY HCI platform can bring great benefits to the right kind of IT operation. But before choosing to go down the self-built HCI path, you need to consider costs, support, and development and implementation times. Hyper-converged infrastructure software aids IT flexibility If you are worried about having to scale all components in your organization's HCI platform at the same time, hyper-converged infrastructure software might be the solution. Installing software on existing hardware can mean you can scale storage independent of compute. Hypervisor software and your hyper-converged infrastructure The hypervisor software in your organization's HCI system may not get as much attention as storage or compute, but it is just as important. Seven hyper-converged software options for DIY HCI Which hyper-converged software options are available to shops that already have hardware in place? Offerings from Atlantis, Maxta and VMware top the list. HCI software platforms come with challenges, benefits Fears of vendor lock-in prompt IT to evaluate HCI software-only options to offer greater flexibility, despite possible hardware compatibility concerns. Quiz Yourself _________ of the cost, we should seriously think about moving to a converged infrastructure. A. Irregardless B. Regardless Answer Stay in Touch For feedback about any of our definitions or to suggest a new definition, please contact me at: mrouse@techtarget.com Visit the Word of the Day Archives and catch up on what you've missed! FOLLOW US About This E-Newsletter This e-newsletter is published by the TechTarget network. To unsubscribe from Whatis.com, click here. Please note, this will not affect any other subscriptions you have signed up for. TechTarget, Whatis, 275 Grove Street, Newton, MA 02466. Contact: webmaster@techtarget.com Copyright 2018 TechTarget. All rights reserved.