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Virtualization
Intel® Xeon® processor 5000 sequence
The breakthrough performance, energy efficiency and reliability of the new Intel® Xeon® processor-based systems make them the best choice for virtualization and business critical applications, enabling IT to become more efficient and responsive.
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Virtualization performance on VMware* ESX using VMmark* benchmark
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Benchmark description
VMmark* is designed as a tile-based benchmark consisting of a diverse set of workloads commonly found in the datacenter, including database server, file server, web server, and Java server. The workloads comprising each tile are run simultaneously in separate virtual machines at load levels that are typical of virtualized environments. The performance of each workload is measured and then combined with the other workloads to form the score for the individual tile. Multiple tiles can be run simultaneously to increase the overall score.
A tile is a collection of six diverse workloads concurrently executing specific software. Running on one of two separate operating systems (Windows or Linux), each workload runs in its own virtual machine and executes applications found in all the world's datacenters. Included in a single tile are a web server, file server, mail server, database, Java server, as well as an idle machine.
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Legacy Database Server Consolidation Using Microsoft Hyper-V*
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Benchmark description
The chart illustrates consolidation of one or more legacy database servers on to a single virtualized server platform. The database server used is Microsoft SQL Server* 2005 and the virtualization software used was Microsoft Windows Server* 2008 with Hyper-V. The legacy server, which was not virtualized, forms the baseline platform. On the consolidation server, virtual machine (VM) partitions of size comparable to the baseline platform were created. The maximum number of such concurrent VMs that can be supported defines the consolidation ratio. The application used was DVD Store Version 2 (DS2) test tool. DS2 is an open-source simulation of an online e-commerce DVD store, where customers log in, browse, and order products. The main DS2 metric is orders per minute, or OPM.
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Legacy Mail Server Consolidation Using Microsoft Hyper-V*
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Benchmark description
The chart illustrates consolidation of one or more legacy mail servers on to a single virtualized server platform. The mail server used is Microsoft Exchange* Server and the virtualization software used was Microsoft Windows Server* 2008 with Hyper-V. The legacy server, which was not virtualized, forms the baseline platform. On the consolidation server, virtual machine (VM) partitions of size comparable to the baseline platform were created. The maximum number of such concurrent VMs that can be supported defines the consolidation ratio.
Performance tests and ratings are measured using specific computer systems and/or components and reflect the approximate performance of Intel® products as measured by those tests. Any difference in system hardware or software design or configuration may affect actual performance. Buyers should consult other sources of information to evaluate the performance of systems or components they are considering purchasing. For more information on performance tests and on the performance of Intel® products, visit www.intel.com/performance/resources/benchmark_limitations.htm or call (U.S.) 1-800-628-8686 or 1-916-356-3104. Relative performance is calculated by assigning a baseline value of 1.0 to one benchmark result, and then dividing the actual benchmark result for the baseline platform into each of the specific benchmark results of each of the other platforms, and assigning them a relative performance number that correlates with the performance improvements reported.
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Intel® Virtualization Technology requires a computer system with an enabled Intel® processor, BIOS, virtual machine monitor (VMM) and, for some uses, certain platform software enabled for it. Functionality, performance or other benefits will vary depending on hardware and software configurations and may require a BIOS update. Software applications may not be compatible with all operating systems. Please check with your application vendor.
Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology) requires a computer system with a processor supporting Intel® HT Technology and an Intel® HT Technology-enabled chipset, BIOS, and operating system. Performance will vary depending on the specific hardware and software you use. For more information including details on which processors support Intel® HT Technology, see www.intel.com/products/ht/hyperthreading_more.htm.
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology requires a Platform with a processor with Intel Turbo Boost Technology capability. Intel Turbo Boost Technology performance varies depending on hardware, software and overall system configuration. Check with your platform manufacturer on whether your system delivers Intel Turbo Boost Technology. For more information, see www.intel.com/technology/turboboost.
Intel® processor numbers are not a measure of performance. Processor numbers differentiate features within each processor family, not across different processor families. See www.intel.com/products/processor_number/ for details.
Intel® products are not intended for use in medical, life saving, life sustaining, critical control or safety systems, or in nuclear facility applications. All dates and products specified are for planning purposes only and are subject to change without notice.
Intel does not control or audit the design or implementation of third party benchmarks or Web sites referenced in this document. Intel encourages all of its customers to visit the referenced Web sites or others where similar performance benchmarks are reported and confirm whether the referenced benchmarks are accurate and reflect performance of systems available for purchase.