VMware ESXi 3.5 update 2
VMware ESXi 3.5 – Exec Summary
What is it? What does it do? Next generation, thin hypervisor for FREE Partitions servers to create the most robust foundation for a dynamic, automated data center Next generation, thin architecture provides improved security, reliability, and simplified management Server integration provides rapid installation, configuration, and deployment All the sophistication of VMware ESX and VI3 for existing virtual infrastructure customers Simple and intuitive start-up experience for the new virtualization user Supports all the VMware Infrastructure 3 features and benefits (appropriately licensed)
What is unique?
Who can use it?
How do you use it?
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Hardware Trends Drive Virtualization
Massive compute supply mandates virtualization
High core count Large memory High speed converged I/O fabric
X86 continues upstream
+ +
70-80% business compute needs
Minimal virtualization overhead
3rd generation hardware assist Virtualization-aware ecosystem
Virtualization becomes a default server feature
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VMware ESXi Overview
Next generation of VMware’s market-leading ESX hypervisor
Partitions a server into virtual machines
Virtual Machines
Reduces hardware, power, and cooling with the performance and features of ESX
Plug-and-Play
Minimal configuration. Run VMs in minutes
VMware ESXi
OS-Independent, thin architecture
Unparalleled security and reliability
Full-featured
Superior consolidation and scalability Easy to mange with remote tools Simple license upgrade to VI3 Enterprise
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ESXi Distribution Available from OEMs as an embedded hypervisor
Likely to charge for hardware / media costs
Available on www.vmware.com site as a FREE download
Download and hard drive install Available standalone or in a VMware Infrastructure 3 (VI3) Bundle
Additional options available:
ESXi e-learning course via vmware.com e-commerce store 9 new Virtual Appliances available under “Virtual Appliance->Import” in the VI Client
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Positive Customer Response
Plug-and-Play Installation, Configuration, and Deployment
“I bring up a new server every 2 weeks or so. Instead of taking 1/2 day, it takes about 5 minutes! Just plug it in!” “This simplifies deployments to my remote branches where there’s local, low-skilled administration”
Hardware Integration
“Buying virtualization with hardware is a natural way to procure, cuts down significantly on internal certification”
Security and Reliability
“I like the reduced security exposure and the opportunity to simplify patching and updating”
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Start Running VMs in Minutes
3i
1. Power on server and boot into hypervisor 2. Configure Admin Password 3. (optional) Modify network configuration 4. Connect VI Client to IP Address
Or manage with VirtualCenter
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Industry is Designing for Virtualization
VMware ESXi built into server hardware and available as a FREE software download on www.vmware.com Virtualization optimized server designs:
Multi-core Large memory configurations Multiple NICs Diskless servers
Virtualization support in processors and chipset
VT, AMD-V NPT, EPT
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Enabling the ‘Plug-and-Play’ Datacenter
DRS + VMware ESXi: “Hot add” of compute capacity Standardized compute nodes
No installation and minor configuration Few interfaces and small footprint Reliability and manageability of hardware
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Size Does Matter
VMware ESXi
32 MB
Windows 2008 Server Core with Hyper-V RC0
2.6 GB
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The Hypervisor is One Component of the Total Solution that Customers Require
VMware ESXi vs. VMware Infrastructure VMware ESXi • Single server partitioning • Production-class hypervisor • Advanced server resource management • FREE VMware Infrastructure • Pools of computing resources • Built-in automation, availability and manageability • Three bundles, all inclusive of ESXi, starting at $995
VMware Infrastructure Centralized Management Dynamic Resource Scheduling and Power Mgmt High Availability and Consolidated Backup VMotion and Storage VMotion VMware ESXi VMware ESXi VMware ESXi VMware ESXi
The hypervisor is to Virtual Infrastructure what the engine is to a car, or the BIOS to a PC – an enabling component but not the whole solution.
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VMware Infrastructure 3 Editions
Resource Management Power Management Live VM Migration Live VM Disk File Migration Availability Backup Patch Management Central Mgmt Storage Virt. Enterprise VMs Next Generation Hypervisor License SnS (Gold/Plat) Per Incident
*SnS is optional for VMware ESXi **3 and 5 incident packs available at a discount
VMFS Virtual SMP™
DRS DPM VMotion™ Storage VMotion High Availability Consolidated Backup Update Manager VC Agent
VMFS Virtual SMP™
High Availability Consolidated Backup Update Manager VC Agent
VMFS Virtual SMP™
Consolidated Backup Update Manager VC Agent
VMFS Virtual SMP™
VMware ESXi
VMware ESXi OR
VMware ESX
VMware ESXi OR
VMware ESX
VMware ESXi OR
VMware ESX
FREE ESXi $0 $495 / $595* $299**
VI Foundation $995 $545 / $645
VI Standard $2,995 $629 / $749
VI Enterprise $5,750 $1,208 / $1,438
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Making A Base Level Product Free is Tried and Tested Business Model for VMware
VMware Virtualization Platform Timeline
GSX Server was made FREE in 2006 and has generated millions of downloads
GSX Server 1.0
VMware Server 1.0 FREE
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ESX 2.0
ESX 3.0
ESX 3.5 ESXi 3.5 ESXi 3.5 FREE
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VMware ESXi – Industry’s Leading Hypervisor
Significant Advantages Over MS Hyper-V
VMware ESXi
Reliable, Robust, Secure
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Product Details
Benefits of thin architecture Speed of deployment
Traditional VMware ESX
98%
Agent
2%
…
Agent
RPM
RHEL3-based Service Console
Helpers
VMM
VMM
VMM VMkernel
Storage
Networking
Resource Management HAL and Device Drivers
Disk Footprint: Percent of Patches
2 GB >50%
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Disk Footprint:
32 MB
VMware ESXi: Thin Virtualization!
2%
Helpers
VMM
VMM
VMM VMkernel
Storage
Networking
Resource Management HAL and Device Drivers
Disk Footprint:
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32 MB
Evolution of VI Management
VMware ESXi continues trend of migrating management functionality from the Service Console to remote management tools
(Hardware mgmt)
CIM
Remote Mgmt
Remote CLI
(scripting)
API/SDK VirtualCenter1 MUI
Local Mgmt
API/SDK VirtualCenter1 VI Client
VirtualCenter1 VI Client Service Console ESX 3
Service Console ESX 1
Service Console ESX 2
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ESX 3i
1. Note: Managing ESXi with VirtualCenter requires a VirtualCenter Agent license, available in any VI3 Bundle
Architectural Benefits
Unmatched security and reliability
OS independence means minimal interfaces and a small attack profile Locked down, menu-driven interface prevents users from running arbitrary code
Simplified management
No special operating system knowledge required (e.g. Linux) No user accounts or passwords to create and maintain No OS security hardening, antivirus, or backup effort required Integrated, standards-based CIM providers for hardware management
Fully featured and high performing
VMware ESXi supports all the functionality of VMware Infrastructure 3
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How To Guide
Management model
Remote CLI CIM
Server Deployment Patching, upgrade
Management without the Service Console
VMware ESXi continues trend of migrating management functionality from the Service Console to remote management tools
VMware ESX users today use the Service Console for…
Command line management or executing custom scripts (e.g. for new server deployment or patches) Running hardware agents for performance and health monitoring
VMware ESXi users will use…
Remote Command Line Interface (Remote CLI)
Industry standard monitoring protocols; e.g., agent-less management via CIM ISV solutions that leverage standard interfaces, the VI API, and VMware Consolidated Backup
Running other
3rd
party agents
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Remote Command Line Interface (CLI)
Key features
Supported in both Windows and Linux Replaces the scripting execution environment of the Service Console Uses the same commands and same syntax
Functions to include
Host Configuration (esxcfg-advcfg) Storage Configuration (esxcfg-nas, esxcfg-swiscsi, esxcfg-mpath, vmkfstools) Network Configuration (esxcfg-vswitch, esxcfg-vnic) Maintenance and patch (esxcfg-dumpart) Backup (VCBMounter, fast copy) Monitoring (esxtop, vmkuptime under discussion)
Many active management functions require a VMware Infrastructure 3 suite license for the ESXi host
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Common Information Model (CIM)
Key features
Agent-less, standards based monitoring of hardware resources Used by VirtualCenter to provide basic hardware status information CIM providers readable by 3rd party management tools
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VI API and Systems Management
VI API Key Features Remote Web Services APIs Configuration of virtual machines and hosts Discovery and inventory functions in virtual environments. Access performance data Control VM operations - configuration changes and migrations, VM state Third party management products integrate through VI APIs Enterprise Systems Management integrations from the Big 4 Best-of-breed partner integrations for: Monitoring Performance Management Process Automation Provisioning, Change & Configuration Management Many central management tasks and APIs require a VMware Infrastructure 3 suite license 24
VCB and Backup
VMware Consolidated Backup (VCB) interface
Backup Server
Move backup out of the virtual machine
Ba ck up
Eliminate backup traffic on the local area network Integrated with major 3rdparty backup products Available in any VI3 Bundle
Snap Snap
Storage
Mount
VMware ESXi
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Deployment of VMware ESXi
Many users today use Service Console scripts for installation and configuration of VMware ESX hosts With VMware ESXi
No installation required – hardware integrated, ready-to-run Configuration automation – detection, discovery, and good defaults Remote CLI for additional configuration / customization
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Patching and Upgrading of VMware ESXi
Patching Today with VMware ESX Patches are fine-grained Users employ ‘esx-update’ to
install VMware ESX patches
With VMware ESXi Patch consists of whole image replacement Patch can applied via Remote CLI or through Update Utility Back out of patches with a “dual bank” approach for ESXi Embedded
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VMware ESXi 3.5 – Exec Summary
What is it? What does it do? Next generation, thin hypervisor for FREE Partitions servers to create the most robust foundation for a dynamic, automated data center Next generation, thin architecture provides improved security, reliability, and simplified management Server integration provides rapid installation, configuration, and deployment All the sophistication of VMware ESX and VI3 for existing virtual infrastructure customers Simple and intuitive start-up experience for the new virtualization user Supports all the VMware Infrastructure 3 features and benefits (appropriately licensed)
What is unique?
Who can use it?
How do you use it?
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Thank you