Virtual Resource Manager simplifies virtual server management

http://www.dynamicops.com/

BURLINGTON, MA, June 23, 2008 – DynamicOps <http://www.dynamicops.com/> , a venture-funded spinout of Credit Suisse, today introduced Virtual Resource Manager <http://www.dynamicops.com/leverage_multi-vendor/products/benefits/default.cfm> , software that simplifies, automates, and accelerates the deployment and management of virtual machines to give companies true business agility.

The software has been used in production for more than two years in four large-scale, complex data centers at Credit Suisse <http://www.credit-suisse.com/us/en/> , managing thousands of virtual machines (VM).

Virtual Resource Manager (VRM <http://www.dynamicops.com/leverage_multi-vendor/products/benefits/default.cfm> ) automates the deployment and management of virtual servers and desktops, from the time they’re created until they’re retired. It lets companies determine how to use physical and virtual compute assets, where to allocate resources, and what access to give to business units and individuals, all within a company’s corporate governance and compliance requirements.

“Enterprises will continue to invest significantly in virtualization, driving major demand for automation and management solutions,” explained Jeff Byrne, senior analyst, Taneja Group. “Because IT managers find it increasingly challenging to provision and manage virtual machines throughout their lifecycle, this need will grow quickly and substantially.”

Virtual Resource Manager does sound cool, the ability to provision and manage the virtual infrastructure has to be a good thing, that the software has been used in a high volume infrastructure scenario highlights its scalability, an important feature as your infrastructure grows. I’ll need to read up more, I wonder if it allows the virtual machines to be structured/management through a business and technical viewpoint, if we can use it to produce information for reports - how many Windows 2000 virtual machines etc, or how many servers per business line/container.