VMware has solved the problems of physical server sprawl. However, with virtualization, Organizations now have challenges of controlling Virtual Machine Server Sprawl. With each virtual machine an Organization deploys it carries a number of downstream costs including hardware and network, power and cooling, Data Centre real-estate, system maintenance and repair, and security to name a few. CloudEngineTM Enterprise controls Virtual Machine Server Sprawl and gives CIO's a greater level of control for forecasting and budgeting.
How it works
- CloudEngineTM Enterprise integrates into the customer’s VMware VirtualCenter (vCenter)
- CIO can allocate a budget for the virtual infrastructure per department, geograhical offices, or teams
- CIO can allocate a cost to each virtual machine and also unit cost of CPU, RAM, Storage and Bandwidth
- CIO can allocate costs to virtual appliances taking into account software licensing costs
- CIO can present 'selected' virtual machines from their VMware vCentre to each department, office location, or team
- Individuals within each department can deploy virtual machines via the CloudEngineTM, and scale the capacity of CPU, RAM and Storage. Self-service control. As they deploy virtual infrastructure they utilize the budget set for their department
- Individuals within departments can view budget and consumption reports in realtime
Benefits to Enterprises
- CIO can assign a cost to the Virtual Infrastructure, controlling allocations to departments, office locations, and teams
- CIO can assign budgets and has financial control over virtual infrastructure
- CIO can maximize infrastructure resources and ROI
- Flexibility in assigning budgets, unit costs of CPU, RAM and Storage, and allocation of virtual infrastructure to each department
- Reduces Virtual Server Sprawl
- Ensure greater accountability of Virtual infrastructure use
CloudEngineTM 'SP' version is a self-service Capacity on Demand platform built for Hosting Companies, Managed Service Providers, Independent Software Vendors, and Data Centre operators.
How it works
- CloudEngineTM SP integrates into VMware VirtualCenter (vCenter). CloudEngineTM SP is packaged as a Virtual Appliance
- Creates a web based interface for your customers
- Customers are presented with 'selected' virtual machines from the VMware vCenter
- Costs can be assigned to each virtual machine; unit cost of CPU, RAM & Storage
- Customers can deploy virtual machines via the CloudEngineTM, scale the capacity of CPU, RAM and Storage and pay for their usage.
Self-service control - Customers can decommission servers, reboot servers, and turn them on & off
- Utilisation reports are also available
With integrated billing, you can
- Charge the customer based on capacity and time
- Set the unit prices, terms of service, SLA and QoS
- You can also create virtual appliances by packaging software and Operating System configurations into virtual machines, selling these via the CloudEngineTM SP direct to your customers
- A Reseller module is also available and would allow you to appoint resellers
- These resellers can utilise your infrastructure and sell capacity to their customers
- You can control the wholesale price list for your resellers
Benefits to Service Providers
- Create sticky annuity income service
- Envelope customers by providing value added service with the offering, e.g., Licensing, Managed Services,bandwidth, etc.
- Outsource model, but give customers sense of control
- Self-service virtual infrastructure deployment and billing
- Reduce cost in service delivery
- Expand reach and value add to your reseller network
- Create solutions around Test and Development, Disaster Recovery, Storage on Demand, etc.
- Create solutions for both SMB and Corporate customers
