Virtualization Technology – Oracle

Oracle and Force10 Networks: Data Center Virtualization and Network Automation

Virtualization is one of the most significant technologies introduced in the last decade. Most large data centers have deployed virtualization solutions, increasing server utilization, reducing TCO, improving availability and making data centers more agile. Force10, a global technology leader that has consistently been on the forefront of new networking technology, is working with Oracle to bring virtualization to the next level, integrating Oracle VM Server for x86, Oracle’s server virtualization software, with the Force10 Open Automation Framework.

Oracle VM Server for x86 is a next generation, scalable and free server virtualization software that supports Oracle and non-Oracle applications. Oracle VM provides an easy-to-use graphical interface for creating and managing virtual server pools running on x86 and x86-64-based systems across the enterprise; Linux, Solaris, and Windows guests are supported.

The Force10 Open Automation Framework helps IT managers improve the responsiveness, efficiency and reliability of virtual data centers. The Force10 Open Automation Framework simplifies virtual network management by improving network device management and automating network switch provisioning. Additionally, Open Automation allows virtualization management tools and system management tools to manage virtual network resources, making it possible for IT managers to provision VMs and virtual network resources using a single management tool.