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On May 19, 2010, Gary Weitzel and David Goodwin of MidAmerica Computers Corporation were invited to present this slide show to the Indiana Paralegals Association and the Indiana Association of Legal Administrators at a joint luncheon.
Hybrid Server Virtualization in Small to Mid-Sized Law Firms
Gary Weitzel, Legal Administrator
Presented By:
Tabbert, Hahn, Earnest & Weddle, LLP
Mid America Computer Corp.David Goodwin, President
What keeps Administrators happy with IT?
Controlled and Anticipated Costs Scalable solution Reliable software tools for the various tasks in
the Firm Reliable support to keep the tools accessible,
available and recoverable 24/7 No crisis calls or extended down times If a crisis, restore the network as quickly and as
completely as possible
Challenging work and the creative skills and tools to tell the client’s story
The right tools to make the case, in some cases, high impact presentation software, to tell the story in an understandable and if needed, dramatic way
The ability to collaborate on projects and communicate/work in a secure environment
All the tools to make attorneys and clients happy and successful, including the ability to test new software programs without requiring a new physical server which might slow down the evaluation process
What keeps Paralegals happy with IT?
A hybrid virtual server may be a solution…
if your firm is ready for a scalable server upgrade.
• Mimics ‘real’ equivalentsVirtual?• Simulated or extended by software
Conventional Server
Storage
Windows Server 2008
Virtual Server
Storage
Windows Server 2008
Hyper V
Server
Server
Server
Server
Virtual Vs. Conventional
SAN
Hybrid NetworkConventional
Virtual
Conventional Network
Modular Server
SAN Storage (drives 1-7)
SAN Storage (drives 8-14)
Traditional Network/File Server
SQL Database Server
Exchange Server
Virtual Server (multiple applications)
Space for Growth
Space for Growth
Value for everyone in the firm…
• Administrators and Partners– Cost effectiveness– Scalability– Reliability– Easily facilitates future upgrades
• Paralegals– Ability to test new tools at a minimum expense– Flexibility and Reliability– Powerful Data Recovery
Large scale functionality for smaller firms.
Hybrid Server Virtualization in Small to Mid-Sized Law Firms
Gary Weitzel, Legal Administrator
Presented By:
Tabbert, Hahn, Earnest & Weddle, LLP
Mid America Computer Corp.David Goodwin, President Thank
You!
