In an earlier post I discussed energy consumption savings when implementing server virtualization technologies. There are other savings you will realize when you move to a virtual computing environment. Not only can you substantially reduce your energy bills by virtualization but you can also save on hardware and software replacement costs. Virtualization allows you to host many virtual servers on fewer physical servers. Let’s say that you have an environment that has 5 servers running various business applications. When it’s time to replace these 5 servers you could purchase only a couple of servers to run all of these applications in virtual environments. Many businesses run legacy or custom software applications. Upgrading hardware often creates migration issues for moving these applications from their original server environment to their new server environment. If you can place these applications on virtual servers that have been imaged from the original server hardware then you could solve many software/hardware migration issues from occurring. Implementing virtual servers will translate to lower expenditures in numerous ways:
1. Purchase fewer physical servers
2. Use fewer man hours by either your IT staff or outside consultant to deal with migration issues
3. You won’t have to spend additional funds to update the legacy or custom software application(s)
4. Your staff won’t have to go through additional training for new and/or updated software applications and learn the new work flow
5. Reduction in energy consumption
Mailprotector can assist you with lowering your total hardware and software costs. We can provide you with hosted email services to keep your costs down. You don’t have to worry about updating your hardware or software. You don’t have to worry about spending money for IT staff or an outside consultant to work on your email systems. Mailprotector takes care of all of that for you. If you’re considering upgrading your email systems anytime soon and want to reduce your IT capital expenditures you should talk to us about our Hosted Exchange 2007 service or one of our Scan and Store options. We’ll be your virtual mail server providing all the service and support for your email infrastructure while you go on about your business. It’s an easy decision to make in these tough economic times.
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