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Server and IT consolidation

IT consolidation helps corporations build an adaptive IT infrastructure. We at NIVID help companies make optimal use of available computing resources, while maintaining an infrastructure that is lower in costs, easier to manage, and secure.

Server consolidation is an important part of IT consolidation. Today’s servers consistently deliver increased reliability and processing power. The technological capabilities of servers present new opportunity for IT managers. Large servers with multiple processors for mission-critical applications and smaller servers designed to utilize space more efficiently can help IT managers streamline their infrastructure.

Windows Server 2003 is a server operating system designed to build upon the advanced features of Windows 2000 Server and helps organizations reduce the cost and complexity of the IT infrastructure. Windows Server 2003 provides technical advances like the Windows Resource Manager, which allows administrators to set processor and memory resource usage on applications and manage them through Group Policy settings. Other technical improvements to help improve server efficiency include support for Non-Uniform Memory Access (NUMA), Intel Hyper-Threading technology, and multi-path input/output (I/O). Windows Server 2003 also includes the .NET Framework within the product. Using the .NET Framework, developers can build and deploy XML Web services with the Windows platform. More importantly, Windows Server 2003 has been designed to coexist in the same environment as the Windows 2000 operating system. This will provide for a smooth migration for IT environments already using, or in the process of deploying, Windows 2000 Server.

A successful server consolidation initiative, as part of IT consolidation, will result in tangible financial, operational and strategic benefits while making the IT environment more efficient and easier to manage.