The Virtualized Dynamic Data Center- Cisco, NetApp and VMWare

My notes from the session :
To begin with move to consolidation and then can be virtualized.
Virtual infrastructure starts with servers - save power, cooling,save space, improve asset utilization, provision quickly, manage copies efficiently, improve QoS, Infra flexibility.
A better way to run applications
the internal cloud <-> the external cloud
VMWare
vmware vsphere 4.0 : decouple s/w and h/w,encapsulate OS and apps into VMs, aggregate servers, storage & network.
VMware has 98% of Fortune 500 companies, 100% of fortune 100 ...
Cisco
Logically collapse the access layers
Unified Computing System consolidates server infra into a single point of mgmt
Cisco UCS - single pooling of mgmt of compute, network, storage access and virtualization
Implemented in Cisco IT saving the following :
40% cost savings in cabling, fiber, patch cords & labor
30% more power avbl to servers
50%+ physical servers in the same space
Distributed Switch for Vsphere 4.0
H/w Product - Nexus 2000, Nexus 5000, Nexus 7000, ...
NetApp
Storage Element
50% lower capacity requirement without sacrificing performance or resiliency
achieve 100% or greater utilization
50% or greater reduction in power, colling & space req
manage twice as much data without increasing personnel
maximise the value of existing storage systems