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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