A virtual server, also known as a virtual machine (VM), is a partitioned space inside a real server and is transparent to users, replicating the functionality of a dedicated physical server.
Typically housed in the cloud or another off-site data center, a virtual server uses hardware and resources that are shared by several other users with varying levels of control.
Many districts have expressed interest in virtualizing the Systems Design UNIX system within a hypervisor environment available within the district. A virtual server, also known as a virtual machine (VM), is a partitioned space inside a real server and is transparent to users, replicating the functionality of a dedicated physical server.
We have successfully deployed virtual systems in VMware/ESXi for several years and recently on XCP-ng.
Our resource requirements are low - typically 16 - 32 GB disk allocation, 2 GB RAM and 2 cores [1 socket].
When provided with a temporary IP address, we'll supply a virtual instance which can be downloaded, imported, and booted.
Contact Ronald Hill: 210-496-2877 or ronaldh@systemsdesignusa.com for a conversion cost quote and additional details.
