The Virtual Machine Management Pack provides the following functionality:

•Central management and control of VMware® and Microsoft® virtual machines with physical host to virtual machine association

•Easy identification of VMs or host servers reaching high CPU, memory, or disk utilization levels

•Highly flexible move capabilities that enable live moves and moves to dissimilar host resources

•Back up, template, and alternate host capabilities that enable restoration of VMs on any available host

The Server Migration Pack automates the manual processes required for migrating servers between physical or virtual platforms (P2V, V2P, and V2V), enabling easy migration to appropriate physical or virtual platforms that meet performance and capacity requirements.

For more information about virtualization management software, see the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/vmmanage).

HP ProLiant Essentials Server Migration Pack - Physical to ProLiant Edition

The HP ProLiant Essentials Server Migration Pack – Physical to ProLiant Edition (SMP – P2P) software enables administrators to upgrade or replace an existing server. SMP – P2P is an automated, accurate, and affordable tool that migrates existing servers and their content to the latest server technologies.

SMP – P2P automates the migration of the operating system, applications, and data from one server to another without errors, eliminating the need for manual redeployment of these elements on the new server. During the migration process, the software automatically removes old drivers and loads new drivers on the destination server. The wizard-based user interface simplifies migration and requires no additional training.

For more information about the SMP – P2P, see the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/p2p).

HP BladeSystem Essentials Insight Control Data Center Edition

HP BladeSystem Essentials Insight Control Data Center Edition is an integrated suite of software that simplifies the management of HP BladeSystem infrastructures. Using a wizard-based installer, Insight Control Data Center Edition installs and configures HP Systems Insight Manager (HP SIM) and HP ProLiant Essentials management software rapidly and consistently, reducing manual procedures and enabling a faster deployment of production HP server blades.

The software installed by Insight Control Data Center Edition delivers core management functionality for HP BladeSystem lifecycles, including hardware resource deployment, health monitoring, performance monitoring, vulnerability scanning, and patch management. Insight Control Data Center Edition is delivered as a standard feature of HP BladeSystem c-Class enclosures and is available as a software option for HP BladeSystem p-Class environments.

For more information about Insight Control Data Center Edition, see the HP website (http://www.hp.com).

HP Control Tower

HP Control Tower is an all-in-one software package that provides management and deployment for HP BladeSystem and its ProLiant BL p-Class server blades.

Built on Linux, it delivers an easy-to-use interface tailored to blades and optimized for Linux users. HP Control Tower enables operating system deployment using both standard installation and image-based technologies.

For more information about HP Control Tower, see the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/controltower).

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ProLight Server specifications

The HP ProLiant server series is designed to deliver exceptional performance, scalability, and reliability for a variety of workloads, making it a popular choice among businesses of all sizes. Known for its robust architecture, the ProLiant series integrates cutting-edge technologies to support critical applications, virtualization, and cloud computing.

One of the defining features of HP ProLiant servers is their advanced management capabilities, facilitated by HP Integrated Lights-Out (iLO) technology. This embedded management tool offers remote access and monitoring capabilities, enabling IT administrators to oversee servers even when they are powered down. iLO provides essential features like firmware lifecycle management, power consumption monitoring, and system health checks, all of which simplify management and enhance uptime.

HP ProLiant servers leverage Intel's latest Xeon processors, which deliver impressive processing power and energy efficiency. The architecture supports multi-core processing, allowing for greater parallelism and improved operational efficiency. Furthermore, the series supports various memory configurations, with options for scalable and high-speed memory that can significantly enhance performance in memory-intensive applications.

Storage is another strength of the HP ProLiant series. The servers provide a range of storage options, including HDDs and SSDs, which enable organizations to configure systems to meet their performance and capacity requirements. HP’s Smart Array technology allows for advanced RAID capabilities, providing added data protection and redundancy, ensuring that critical information remains secure even during hardware failures.

HP ProLiant servers also focus on security, featuring built-in security technologies to protect against potential threats. Technologies such as silicon root of trust, secure boot, and firmware validation help safeguard server integrity from the ground up.

Scalability is essential for growing businesses, and the ProLiant series is designed to accommodate increasing workloads efficiently. Its modular architecture allows for seamless upgrades, ensuring that organizations can expand their infrastructure as needed without extensive downtime or resource expenditure.

In conclusion, the HP ProLiant server series blends performance, management, security, and scalability, making it a reliable choice for enterprise IT environments. With its robust features, advanced technologies, and focus on security and manageability, HP ProLiant servers provide businesses with the capability to meet their evolving IT demands effectively.
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