Despite the cost-efficiency offered by hypervisors, customers are often hesitant to lock themselves into a proprietary solution. What used to be just a hypervisor solution has now become hypervisors plus automation, management or a full-stack solution that often has the same functionality as the cloud.
The importance of customer choice cannot be overstated in the rapidly evolving technology landscape. Customers may fear being tied to a single vendor’s ecosystem because they worry it may stifle their ability to adopt emerging technologies, leverage competitive pricing or switch vendors if the need arises.
Here are five questions to ask when weighing a hypervisor solution:
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1. Does the Hypervisor Simplify Integration?
Full-stack solutions often come pre-integrated with complementary software components, such as management tools, orchestration frameworks and monitoring systems. This integration simplifies the deployment process and reduces compatibility issues, as all components are designed to seamlessly work together. Admins also avoid licensing headaches; instead of dealing with separate licensing agreements for each component, the full-stack solution provides a comprehensive package that streamlines the procurement process and reduces administrative overhead.
2. Could the Hypervisor Centralize Management?
By encompassing the entire stack, from the hypervisor to the application layer, full-stack solutions provide a centralized management interface that allows administrators to monitor and control all aspects of the infrastructure from a single dashboard. This unified approach improves efficiency, reduces administrative overhead and enhances visibility into system performance and resource utilization.
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3. Can Agencies Optimize Performance With the Hypervisor?
Full-stack solutions are engineered to work together, leveraging synergies between layers of the stack to maximize performance and efficiency. Hypervisors can be optimized to take advantage of hardware acceleration features, such as Intel VT-x or AMD-V, while application frameworks can be fine-tuned to utilize underlying hardware capabilities for performance.
4. Will the Hypervisor Enhance Security?
Full-stack solutions often include built-in security features and compliance controls that are seamlessly integrated across the entire infrastructure. This holistic approach ensures that all layers of the stack are protected against threats and vulnerabilities, reducing the attack surface and mitigating security risks.
5. Does the Hypervisor Guarantee Vendor Support?
Opting for a full-stack solution from a single vendor means having a single point of contact for support and maintenance. This simplifies troubleshooting and ensures timely resolution of issues through vendor-provided support agreements.
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