Sun Microsystems 10 manual Hosting for several companies on one computer

Version 3.1-enSolaris 10 Container Guide - 3.1 3. Use Cases Effective: 30/11/2009

3.14. Hosting for several companies on one computer

Requirement

[ug] An application service provider operates systems for a variety of companies. The systems are underutilized.

Solution

[ug] The applications are consolidated into zones on one computer. The details:

∙Separate file systems for each zone.

∙Option: Server integration into the company networks via NAT.

∙Option: Software installation per mount.

Assessment

[ug] This use case has the following characteristics:

∙The application service provider saves data center space, energy and cooling. He is therefore able to offer his services at a lower price.

∙The ASP's customer can purchase the service at a more favorable price.

Company network C

Company	Company
	network D
network B

Company	Public	Company
network A	network	network E
	NAT

Company	Company	Company	Company	Com-
				pany
A	B	C	D
				E

Global Zone

System

Figure 18: [dd] Use case: Hosting for different companies on one computer

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