Better Mission Critical Computing with Red Hat and Intel Solutions
A Better Platform for Mission-Critical Computing Why Migrating from UNIX/RISC to Red Hat and Intel Solutions Makes Better Sense than Ever Before
Executive Summary
“This is huge. This is Intel taking its x86 architecture up into the mainframe space.” – Robert Enderle, The Enderle Group
The proven value of open source software running on industry standard servers has driven adoption deep into the enterprise datacenter in recent years. Many companies are standardizing on these open system solutions for all new deployments, and they are gradually replacing aging UNIX/RISC systems to cut costs and provide a more flexible foundation for growth.
More recently, the potential value of a migration has increased dramatically. Red Hat Enterprise Linux*, running on the latest Intel® Xeon® processor 7500 series-based servers, delivers a tremendous leap forward in mission-critical capability. The combined platform now rivals high-end UNIX/RISC servers for scalability and reliability, but at a fraction of the cost and with far greater choice of hardware, software, and vendor support.
This robust new platform provides a highly optimized foundation for datacenter virtualization, consolidation, and management. IT organizations can create a more agile and cost-effective infrastructure while simultaneously establishing an open systems framework that will enable a smooth transition toward next generation cloud computing models. They can also achieve immediate savings. As discussed later in this whitepaper, a recent total cost of ownership (TCO) study by Principled Technologies estimates total cost savings of over 75 percent for a typical migration. Comparable savings are documented in a number of real-world customer success stories.
Read the full Red Hat and Intel Solutions Paper.
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Better Mission Critical Computing with Red Hat and Intel Solutions
A Better Platform for Mission-Critical Computing Why Migrating from UNIX/RISC to Red Hat and Intel Solutions Makes Better Sense than Ever Before
Executive Summary
“This is huge. This is Intel taking its x86 architecture up into the mainframe space.” – Robert Enderle, The Enderle Group
The proven value of open source software running on industry standard servers has driven adoption deep into the enterprise datacenter in recent years. Many companies are standardizing on these open system solutions for all new deployments, and they are gradually replacing aging UNIX/RISC systems to cut costs and provide a more flexible foundation for growth.
More recently, the potential value of a migration has increased dramatically. Red Hat Enterprise Linux*, running on the latest Intel® Xeon® processor 7500 series-based servers, delivers a tremendous leap forward in mission-critical capability. The combined platform now rivals high-end UNIX/RISC servers for scalability and reliability, but at a fraction of the cost and with far greater choice of hardware, software, and vendor support.
This robust new platform provides a highly optimized foundation for datacenter virtualization, consolidation, and management. IT organizations can create a more agile and cost-effective infrastructure while simultaneously establishing an open systems framework that will enable a smooth transition toward next generation cloud computing models. They can also achieve immediate savings. As discussed later in this whitepaper, a recent total cost of ownership (TCO) study by Principled Technologies estimates total cost savings of over 75 percent for a typical migration. Comparable savings are documented in a number of real-world customer success stories.
Read the full Red Hat and Intel Solutions Paper.
