File Virtualization

Streamlining the Management of Complex Storage Systems and Increasing Uptime

• File Server Virtualization
• Application Server Virtualization
• Tier-1 Application Virtualization
• Desktop Virtualization
• Management and Automation
• Cloud Computing
• Desktop Cloud Computing
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With storage capacity needs growing on average 45% per year, many companies are looking for ways to store more data for less money. The best way to do that is to utilize file virtualization. File virtualization is normally the first virtualization project for IT organizations, due to the ease of deployment and fast ROI. It allows you to transparently move data from a server with expensive Tier-1 storage to another server with high-capacity, lower-priced storage, without the end user ever knowing the file was moved.

This makes possible a very aggressive migration to a disk archive. Data can be moved to the archive server within days of inactivity, as opposed to the typical months-long time frame. As a result, less of the expensive primary storage needs to be purchased. And with all this old data out of the way, backup windows are much easier to meet because there is simply less data to protect.

While aggressive archiving means an investment in a disk-based archive, these systems are designed to be very cost-effective by using high-capacity drives and data optimization techniques like de-duplication while offering massive scalability and reliability.

Why Mainline for your Virtualization Solutions?

• Proven track record that has helped us achieve recognition as one of VMware's National Premier Business Partners and Red Hat's Partner of the Year
• Power of industry-leading products from IBM, HP, VMware, Cisco, Red Hat, Novell, Wyse and other companies with gold-standard virtualization solutions
• Best practices gained from more than 1,500 real-world server and desktop virtualization deployments of all sizes and complexities
• Proven, repeatable methodology for assessment, planning, implementation and follow-up
• Field-tested team of IT service professionals certified across a broad range of platforms, applications and vertical environments

To find out more about virtualization solutions from Mainline, call us toll free at 866.490.MAIN(6246) or complete our contact us form.