Vmware
Enterprise virtualization for consolidation and workload mobility.
- Hosts and clusters
- Datastores
- Virtual networks
- Upgrade and migration
Virtualization to consolidate, move and operate workloads with control.
We implement and evolve VMware, Hyper-V, KVM, OLVM, Xen and existing RHVM environments, including upgrades, clustering and P2V/V2V/V2P migrations.
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Platforms
The hypervisor depends on compute, network and storage.
We review cluster, hosts, datastores, networks and workload compatibility before defining a migration or upgrade.
Kvm and olvm
KVM-based virtualization for Linux and Oracle Linux environments.
- Hosts
- Storage domains
- Networks
- Workload migration
Hyper-v
Microsoft virtualization integrated with Windows Server and enterprise storage.
- Hosts
- Clustering
- Virtual networking
- VM migration
Xen and rhvm
Existing environments requiring continuity, upgrades or transition.
- Inventory
- Compatibility
- Migration plan
- Controlled retirement
Implementation
Build the virtualization platform around its dependencies.
Hosts, cluster, storage and networking are configured as one platform.
Platform build
Deploy hosts and cluster services.
- Compute
- Management
- Networking
- High availability
Storage integration
Connect datastores or storage domains with redundant paths.
- SAN/NAS
- Multipath
- Datastores
- Failure testing
Migration
Moving a VM does not remove application dependencies.
Before moving a workload we identify networking, storage, drivers, OS behavior and validation sequence.
P2V, V2V and V2P
Select conversion method based on source, destination and downtime.
- Workload inventory
- Conversion
- Network/storage
- Post-migration test
Platform migration
Transition workloads between hypervisor generations or products.
- Compatibility
- Staging
- Cutover
- Rollback
Cluster And Availability
Validate maintenance and failure behavior.
High availability is useful only when workload restart and host maintenance behave as expected.
Cluster availability
Configure and test platform HA.
- HA policy
- Workload restart
- Host maintenance
- Controlled failure test
Operational validation
Leave cluster health and dependencies documented.
- Host status
- Storage paths
- Network paths
- Test evidence
VM Dependencies
A virtual machine still depends on compute, network, storage and the guest os.
Moving a VM does not remove its dependencies. Before migration or upgrades we review what exists inside and outside the hypervisor.
Cluster and hosts
Capacity and compatibility of the compute pool.
- CPU and NUMA
- Memory
- Cluster HA
- Host compatibility
Network
The VM must preserve connectivity and segmentation at the destination.
- vSwitch / bridge
- VLAN
- MTU
- Addressing
Storage
Datastores and paths constrain mobility, performance and recovery.
- Datastore
- Multipath
- Latency
- Snapshots
Guest and application
Drivers, agents and application dependencies must survive the transition.
- Tools / drivers
- Operating system
- Services
- Functional tests
Outcome
From assessment to an executable decision.
Before migration
We map source and target to prevent the cutover from discovering hidden dependencies.
- Compatibility
- Network and addressing
- Storage
- Window and rollback
After migration
The task ends when the workload operates and there is evidence it can be maintained and recovered.
- Functional validation
- Performance
- Backup
- Documentation
Next Step
Contact SP TI →Review dependencies before moving workloads.
A successful migration starts by understanding what the VM needs outside the hypervisor.