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Overview

VMware vSphere 4 is the industry’s first cloud operating system, transforming datacenters into dramatically simplified cloud infrastructure and enabling the next generation of flexible, reliable IT services. For mid-sized to enterprises, VMware vSphere 4 delivers uncompromised control, in the most efficient manner, while fully preserving customer choice. VMware equips SMBs with technology solutions that allow them to cost effectively optimize the use of their existing IT assets and resources as well as protect the systems, data, and applications that run the business, ensuring Always On IT. HP delivers and supports a wide range of VMware products certified on ProLiant server platforms. All VMware products from HP include standard 1-year 9x5 unlimited technical software support and updates services for one price without the complexity of adding a support option. Support uplift options are available for customers that require longer and more comprehensive technical support terms.

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VMware vSphere 4 products from HP provide comprehensive hardware, software and services solution for your virtualized environment to accommodate the complete spectrum of SMB, mid-sized and enterprise businesses.
  • VMware vSphere 4 is the best platform for cloud computing. VMware vSphere 4 is the industry’s first cloud operating system, transforming datacenters into dramatically simplified environments to enable the next generation of flexible, reliable IT services.
  • VMware from HP is a portfolio of VMware software products that can be purchased directly from HP. Products include - Essentials, Essentials Plus, Standard, Advanced, Enterprise Plus and other VMware management software like VirtualCenter Management Server and vCenter Heartbeat, and a variety of upgrade software.
  • HP's award winning support includes one-stop shopping for all your hardware, VMware and HP software support. HP Support is also available and recommended for supported guest and host operating systems.

Ideal environment

Ideal for...

Enterprise customers who want to increase the performance and efficiency of their IT infrastructure while lowering costs.
  • Customers need to increase server utilization, simplify management and lower costs
  • Enterprise customers who want to take advantage of the certified ProLiant platforms for VMware software solutions and the additional software management tools available from HP

Small and Mid-sized customers require virtualization technology to reduce IT costs, mitigate risks and accelerate growth

  • As capital budgets are decreasing, energy and real estate costs are increasing and mid-sized businesses are looking for cost reductions in critical resources and IT assets.
  • SMB customers are wanting assurances in place that keeps the business running, such as disaster recovery plan, backup, high availability and data protection.
  • SMBs require simplified operations, flexible infrastructure and centralized management.
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