Virtual Servers 

Virtual server allow you to run multiple operating systems concurrently on a single physical server, where each of the operating systems runs as a self-contained computer. Virtual Servers are ideal where you have a legacy application that runs on an old platform only such as Windows NT that is running on old hardware.

You can run different server configurations without needing to dedicate a physical computer to each configuration.

OCM can provide solutions built on Microsoft Virtual Server or the market leading alternative VMware.

What is a virtual server?

Virtual servers make it possible to run multiple applications on a single physical server, yet run each within its own operating system environment, known as a virtual machine. So, when one virtual server crashes or is rebooted, the others continue operating without interruption.

What are the benefits?

Traditionally assigning each application its own server avoids clashes between programs, such as requirements for different versions of operating systems. But it can also result in low utilization of each server. By running many applications on a single server but each within a virtual machine, a business can achieve more efficient use of server resources.

How does it work?

The virtual server breaks dependencies between application, operating system and underlying hardware. An example is an older application can be ported to a virtual Windows NT environment that simulates the 1990s hardware on which it was designed to run. Virtualization makes sense for simple applications and network services, such as backup, e-mail, Web and domain name servers.

Server Replication

Virtual machines are not hardware dependant and therefore can be transported between physical servers. In addition, virtual machines can be configured to replicate in real time your company servers so that in the event of a server failure the virtual machine is automatically brought on line preventing downtime and financial loss.