Computing Products

Virtualisation : Standalone Server

Standalone Virtulisation Server

In this type of Virtulisation, local storage is used.  Has all the required features.   

Very useful to small office or where number of VM’s are limited. [ Limited only  by host Processor’s cores / Ram ]

Required Minimum Hardware : Intel / AMD Multicore  64 Bit Processor supporting VTX , VTD / Memory – 16 GB Onwards,  Boot SSD Drive, & couple of Harddrives of same size,  Ethernet Interfaces – 2 – Can be in Rack Mounted or Tower type Server. 

However, external NAS is suggested for automated backup. No support for Live Migation or Fail-over as simply because no additional nods ar available.

Virtualisation : Cluster Mode

Cluster Mode Virtulisation

Most suggested way of Virtualisation Mode as one can get full benefits of features  like, Live Migration,  Fail over for running VM etc. Best for running critical VM requiring 24X7  operations.

Required Minimum Hardware : Intel / AMD Multicore  64 Bit Processor supporting VTX , VTD / Memory – 16 GB Onwards,  Boot SSD Drive,  Ethernet Interfaces – 2 – Can be in Rack Mounted or Tower type Server.  – Qty – atleast 3 numbers ( suggested 4 ) to form a cluster with a centralised storage server.  Supports upto 32 nodes.

An external NAS is suggested  for automated backup.

Virtualisation : Hyper Converged Server

Hyper Converged Server

This is a special type of virtulisation [ All-In-One ] server.  It consists of advanced storage [ local ], separate firewall service.

Very useful to small offices where the space is limited, but data or VM’s are critical.

Required Minimum Hardware : Intel / AMD Multicore  64 Bit Processor supporting VTX , VTD / Memory – 32 GB Onwards,  Boot SSD Drive, & couple of Harddrives of same size,  Ethernet Interfaces – 2 – Can be in Rack Mounted or Tower type Server. 

TECHNOLOGY UNFOLDED

FeatureVmwareHyper-VOpen Source VirtulisationRemarks - for Open source Virtulisation
License Type Proprietary licenseProprietary licenseOpen source licenseNo vendor Lockin
BasisVMkernelWindows ServerLinux KVM
VM Creation, Deletion, Snapshots, VM templates, cloning, export/import, and replicationYesYesYesAT Par with competition
Guest OS SupportWindows/Linux/ Mac OSWindows / LinuxWindows/Linux/BSD/ Solaris/ Mac OSAT Par with competition
Central ManagementYesYesYesAT Par with competition
ClusteringYesYesYesAT Par with competition
High AvailabilityYesYesYesAT Par with competition
Storage and Backup APIYesYesYesAT Par with competition
Live Migrations of VMsYesYesYesAT Par with competition
Load Balancing of VMsYesYesYesAT Par with competition
vCPU Limit Per VM12864160AT Par with competition
Logical CPU limit768512768AT Par with competition
Physical Memory Limit24 TB24 TB12 TBPractically difficult to reach this kind of memory per host. , Hence the feature is less important
Node Limit Per Cluster646432Practically difficult to reach this kind of memory per host. , Hence the feature is less important
VMs per host10241024No LimitsBetter than competition but Practically difficult to reach this kind of memory per host. , Hence the feature is less important
Scheduled Backup Yes, requires third party or expensive additional componentsYes, requires third party or expensive additional componentsYes
Nested Virtulisation SupportYesYesYes
Ease of UseRequire expirtiseRequire ExpertiseVery Easy to use.
Container supportyesYes, Inbuilt
Inbuilt scheduled backupNoNoYes
No additional costs.
Firewall - Yes but costs $4,995/YearWindows type firewallYes @ no extra costs.
Hardware CompatibilityRequires Certified HardwareRequires Certified HardwareWide range of Hardware
Network Storage OptionsLimitedLimitedWide range including iSCSI, LVM, GlusterFS, CIFS, ZFS, and CephFS
Passthru Hardware`YesYes, but tedious processYes
Onsite Support / InstallationNONoYes
License CostEssential - $577 , Standard $1,394,
Enterprise $4,780
Essential Plus Kit $5,596
Basic - €295 per year and CPU socket, €445 per year and CPU socket, €890 per year and CPU socketNil
Implementation ChargesYesYesYes.

What is virtualisation ?

Virtualization creates an abstraction layer over physical computer hardware that allows processors, memory, storage, etc., to be divided into a series of virtual machines (VMs). Each VM runs its own operating system (OS) and in essence, behaves like an independent computer, although it is basically running on a fraction of the actual underlying computer hardware.  

This process promotes the efficiency of resource utilization and allows a greater return on an enterprise’s hardware investment. The technology drives cloud computing economics and is a standard practice in enterprise information technology (IT) architecture. 

Benefits of virtualization

Here are the benefits of virtualization software:

  1. Promotes efficient utilization of computer hardware resources and helps slash your IT expenses. 
  2. A virtualized environment enhances resiliency and reduces downtime. 
  3. Helps increase the speed of development and operations without impacting a production environment, as you can clone a VM for development/testing.

GANSAN implementation of Virtualization is an enterprise  level virtualization solution that supports crucial virtualization workloads, including critical and resource-intensive applications. The platform is built on Kernel-based Virtual Machine (KVM).

Using the virtualization , you can virtualize both Linux and Windows workloads for improved performance. The solution can be used to containerize VMs as well. The Linux-based virtualization system is open-source and is ideal for IT departments and owners alike since on the one side it reduces management headaches and other side cost too.

Data Sheet : GANSAN Implementation

FeatureDetails
Virtulisation TypeBare Metal using KVM - TYPE-1
Architecture 64 Bit X86
Max Ram / CPU per hostSupports upto 12 TB Ram / 768 vcpu per host
HA Capable, Live MigrationYes, in cluster mode
VM -Templates, Snapshots, Clone, Import & Export Yes
Full VM Backup / RestoreYes.
Web UI for easy managementFull featured Web UI
Guest OS compatibilityWindows Desktop : Windows 7, Windows 10
Windows Server: 2008, 2012,2016,2019,2022 editions
Linux : All mainstream
BSD : Almost all
ContainersYes
StorageLocal + Remote over Ethernet
Storage File System SupportZFS, NFS, iSCSI, CIFS
NetworkingBridge [ In-Built], OVS
FirewallEasy Firewall
SecurityUser / Groups / 2FactorAuthentication
License costNil [ Open Source ]. We charge for design, installation and implementation only.
SupportOn-Site Installation / Remote support thru ticket portal.
Implementation TimeDepending on Sizing. ( 1 to 3 days approx )

Note :  Due to continious changes in technology, all features are subject to change.  Please check with GANSAN at the time of placing the order.

FAQ - On Virtulisation

What sort of Hypervisor you use for Virtualisation ? and Why ?

We normally use Kernel-based virtual machines (KVM) simply because, in our view, it performs better, and very stable. Since it is Open Source,  its frequently updated for new hardware as well security  patches.

Main Benefits :

  • Performance – One of the main drawbacks of traditional virtualisation technologies is performance degradation compared to physical machines. Since KVM is the type-1 hypervisor, it outperforms all type-2 hypervisors, ensuring near-metal performance. With KVM hypervisor VMs boot fast and achieve desired performance results.
  • Scalability – As a Linux kernel module, the KVM hypervisor automatically scales to respond to heavy loads once the number of VMs increases. The KVM hypervisor also enables clustering for thousands of nodes, laying the foundations for cloud infrastructure implementation.
  • Security – Since KVM is part of the Linux kernel source code, it benefits from the world’s biggest open source community collaboration, rigorous development and testing process as well as continuous security patching.
  • Maturity – KVM was first created in 2006 and has continued to be actively developed since then. It is a 16-year old project, presenting a high level of maturity. More than 1,000 developers around the world have contributed to KVM code.  Even major cloud platforms and fortune 500 companies also use KVM.
  • Cost-efficiency – Last but not least, the cost is a driving factor for many organisations. Since KVM is open source and  it comes at zero cost.  However, we do tweak again to get most out of it.
How do we manage the Platform. ?

Our implementation comes with a Web Interface.  So managing is simple, and all you require to manage is a modern web browser like Chrome, Firefox or Edge.

Who will give administrative Training ?

At the time of deployment, we will be able to offer administrative training. Since its a very user friendly environment, even any average user will able to master it within no time.

How do we connect the Virtual Machines ?

Windows based VM –  You can connect using RDP from your Desktop / Laptop or Thin client.

For Linux VM, You can connect using RDP or SSH client based on distribution.

We need a demonstration ?

Demo can be arranged.  Please create a Demo Request on https://ticket.gansanit.com. Alternatively you can talk to GANSAN team. [  check contact page for tele numbers ]

Can we move our existing physical installation on Virtulisation platform ?

Yes in most of the cases.  Please check with GANSAN technical team on this.

How much requires a deploy a Virtual Machine ?

Our implementation supports template creation.  Once the template is available, it takes less than 2 minutes to create a new Virtual Machine with the operating system and application – ready to use.

How to ensure the critical machines are always on despite any potential hardware failure ?

Go for a Cluster deployment.  You will get what you need.

How to do sizing of Hardware Required ?
GANSAN will guid you on this. You need to give information in following format.
Sr.VM RoleOperating System / Version/ Major ApplicationsCoresMemoryStorage
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