IT Managers are aware of the efficiencies that consolidation delivers. Doing more computing with fewer, more robust servers streamlines processes, reduces data center space and complexity, and increases the speed of transactions. A successful server consolidation reduces the number of hours that IT resources spend maintaining an environment. But what IT Managers really need is an IT provider who can help make their jobs and their companies run smoother.
- How do I begin or approach a consolidation project?
- What can virtualization do for my environment?
- How do I accurately scope a server consolidation effort?
- When should I look beyond the hardware and consider consolidating applications?
To help you answer these and other questions, American Digital creates a TCO analysis that outlines a number of different consolidation approaches for your environment. This assessment determines inefficiencies in performance and capacity. It compares current costs versus the potential savings of the various consolidation solutions. Specifically, we address costs associated with hardware, software, maintenance, migration and the change costs. We provide a bottom line percentage (%) for the potential cost reduction.
The American Digital Approach to Consolidation* Assessment
- Identify servers and storage devices eligible for consolidation
- Deliver an inventory and performance evaluation of your assets
- Offer consolidation options and the recommendations to optimize performance
- Produce financial feasibility ROI report
Architecture Planning & Design
- Select and design best scenario for server and storage consolidation
- Incorporate High Availability and DR best practices
- Architect for simplified administration and operations
- ImplementationTest final architecture in our Technology Solutions Lab before production
- Project Manage the client team, including software partners
- Document new architecture and train staff on administration and operations
*Including but not limited to these initiatives