2 Support and other resources

This chapter provides information about the contact details and reference documents.

Contacting HP

This section provides information about the prerequisites to be verified before contacting HP and mechanism supported by the organization for sharing the feedback.

Before you contact HP

Be sure to have the following information available before you call contact HP:

•Technical support registration number (if applicable)

•Product serial number

•Product model name and number

•Product identification number

•Applicable error message

•Add-on boards or hardware

•Third-party hardware or software

•Operating system type and revision level

HP contact information

For the name of the nearest HP authorized reseller:

•See the Contact HP worldwide (in English) webpage (http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/ en/wwcontact.html).

For HP technical support:

•In the United States, for contact options see the Contact HP United States webpage (http:// welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/contact_us.html). To contact HP by phone:

◦Call 1-800-HP-INVENT (1-800-474-6836). This service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For continuous quality improvement, calls may be recorded or monitored.

◦If you have purchased a Care Pack (service upgrade), call 1-800-633-3600. For more information about Care Packs, refer to the HP website (http://www.hp.com/hps).

◦In other locations, see the Contact HP worldwide (in English) webpage (http:// welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/wwcontact.html).

Subscription service

HP recommends that you register your product at the Subscriber's Choice for Business website: http://www.hp.com/country/us/en/contact_us.html After registering, you will receive email notification of product enhancements, new driver versions, firmware updates, and other product resources.

Documentation feedback

HP welcomes your feedback. To make comments and suggestions about product documentation, send a message to docsfeedback@hp.com. Include the document title and manufacturing part number. All submissions become the property of HP.

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VMware Virtualization Software for Servers specifications

HP VMware Virtualization Software for Servers is a powerful solution designed to optimize and streamline IT infrastructure for businesses of all sizes. By effectively leveraging virtualization technology, organizations can maximize their hardware utilization, improve resource management, and reduce operational costs. This innovative software suite facilitates the running of multiple virtual machines on a single physical server, enabling businesses to be more agile and efficient.

One of the main features of HP VMware Virtualization Software is its ability to create isolated environments for different applications. This means that critical workloads can operate without interference, enhancing security and reliability. The software supports a wide range of operating systems, making it highly versatile and adaptable to diverse IT environments.

Another significant characteristic is the efficient resource allocation enabled by the software. HP’s virtualization solution allows administrators to allocate CPU, memory, and storage as needed, ensuring optimal performance for each virtual machine. Dynamic resource management ensures that workloads can be distributed evenly across servers, reducing bottlenecks and ensuring seamless performance.

HP VMware integrates advanced technologies like vMotion and Distributed Resource Scheduler (DRS). vMotion facilitates the live migration of virtual machines between hosts without downtime, allowing for maintenance and load balancing without disruption to services. DRS automates the distribution of workloads across a cluster of servers, ensuring optimal resource usage and performance.

The HP VMware Virtualization Software also boasts robust management tools. VMware vCenter Server provides a centralized interface for managing virtual environments, enabling administrators to monitor performance, troubleshoot issues, and automate processes. Through intuitive dashboards and reports, IT teams can gain valuable insights into resource usage and system health, ensuring proactive management of infrastructure.

Additionally, HP VMware solution enhances disaster recovery capabilities. Features like VMware Site Recovery Manager allow businesses to implement effective backup and recovery strategies, minimizing data loss and downtime in the event of a failure.

In conclusion, HP VMware Virtualization Software for Servers is a comprehensive solution that combines powerful features, advanced technologies, and robust management tools. Its ability to optimize resource utilization, enhance performance, and provide dependable disaster recovery makes it an invaluable asset for organizations looking to transform their IT infrastructure and improve operational efficiency.
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