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What is the benefit of integrating Citrix XenServer into ProLiant platforms? |
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Integrating Citrix XenServer into ProLiant platforms speeds deployment through simplified installation and configuration, with installations complete in about 10 minutes. In addition, HP Proliant Virtual Console comes standard with all HP integrated Citrix XenServer options. HP ProLiant Virtual Console removes complexity from virtualization installations by offering single server virtual machine management, using the server's KVM or optional HP iLO2 Advanced Pack.
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How does it work? |
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Purchase your preferred integrated Citrix XenServer option kit from HP. You will receive a USB key with the HP XenServer image pre-installed on the key. Insert the key into the internal USB port of your server (see hood label for location of internal USB port on your ProLiant server). Boot the server as usual and XenServer is automatically loaded into memory. The ProLiant Virtual Console wizard guides you through host and virtual machine configuration. |
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What is HP ProLiant Virtual Console? |
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HP ProLiant Virtual Console removes complexity from virtualization installations by offering single server virtual machine management, using the server's KVM. HP Proliant Virtual Console comes standard with all HP integrated Citrix XenServer options.
- A first time wizard based setup that guides you through initial installation and configuration of host and virtual machines in just minutes.
- GUI-based interface that provides ongoing virtual machine monitoring and management.
A multi-screen view of virtual machine consoles installed on the server eases the management process by allowing you to view multiple virtual machine consoles at once.
- Performance monitoring lets you track both system level resources as well as resources being used by each virtual machine.
- HP iLO 2 Advanced Pack (sold separately) allows you to remotely access both the physical host console as well as the virtual machine consoles installed on the server for optimum management flexibility. Use iLO2 virtual media capabilities to deploy guest OS’s to the local virtual machines.
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| Functionality |
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What all is included on the USB key? |
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The HP image of integrated Citrix XenServer includes the XenServer licensed product you have purchased, HP ProLiant Virtual Console for single server virtual machine management, XenCenter for centralized multi-server management, and HP System Insight Manager agents.
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How are future updates to Citrix XenServer handled? |
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Future updates to integrated Citrix XenServer can be made using the same tool used to update ProLiant system firmware: HP Smart Update Manager. Consolidating XenServer and firmware updates within the same tool simplifies time consuming lifecycle management. |
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How does Citrix XenServer integrated into ProLiant platforms reduce costs? |
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HP offers the cost effective XenServer HP Select Edition, featuring all-in-one single server virtual machine management with HP ProLiant Virtual Console. HP Select Edition allows an unlimited number of virtual machines per server, with up to 32GB memory per virtual machine.
Integrated Citrix XenServer HP Enterprise Edition enables resource pooling and live migration. The HP Enterprise Edition offers . unprecedented TCO with the same per-server price for either 2 socket or 4 socket systems. XenCenter is XenServer’s multi-server management tool, and is included in the purchase price. No costly software or backend management servers are required. |
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