Professional Services Solution Virtual Infrastructure Jumpstart Quickly, safely, and smoothly install, implement, and utilize your virtual infrastructure to realize the business benefits immediately A Govplace Virtual Infrastructure Jumpstart accelerates the implementation of your virtual environment by leveraging the knowledge and experience of Govplace VMware® Certified Professionals (VCPs). Govplace VCPs will train your staff on the use of, and best-practices associated with, VMware ESX Server, VirtualCenter, and P2V while avoiding potential installation and configuration pitfalls. Reduce risk with VI jumpstart Virtualization technology has made it possible to dramatically improve the efficiency of your IT environment. If virtualization is implemented correctly the results will be extremely beneficial. Conversely, if implemented incorrectly the results could be disastrous. To fully realize the benefits and minimize the risks of virtualization, it must be installed and implemented properly following industry best-practices. Most importantly, when mission-critical applications are migrated to a virtual environment the process needs to be completed accurately to ensure proper performance and prevent unnecessary downtime. As with all new technologies, and especially with those that occupy such a critical role in your IT infrastructure, it saves time and reduces risk to enlist the help of an experienced expert during implementation. Systems integration and IT solutions for the public sector. Benefits of Govplace Virtual Infrastructure Jumpstart • Quickly, safely and smoothly install, implement and utilize your virtual infrastructure with the help of highly trained Govplace VMware Certified Professionals (VCPs). • Immediately realize the business benefits of your virtual infrastructure. • Learn industry best-practices on how to administer the operations of your virtual infrastructure from Govplace experts that have installed and optimized virtual infrastructures in many public sector entities. • Mitigate the risk to mission-critical applications and avoid pitfalls associated with server virtualization by leveraging experienced Govplace consultants. Govplace expertise Govplace brings to bear public sector virtualization experience, VMware technical expertise and knowledge of industry bestpractices to ensure successful implementation and ongoing management of your virtual infrastructure. Govplace works exclusively with the public sector and has installed, configured, and optimized virtual infrastructures for many government and education entities. Govplace is a VMware® Authorized Consultant (VAC) that shares service methodologies, best practices, and solutions directly with VMware. Govplace VCP’s have a thorough knowledge of multi-vendor platforms and products as well as years of relevant IT infrastructure experience to draw from when implementing your virtual infrastructure. Professional Services Solution A Govplace virtual infrastructure jumpstart will train your staff on industry best-practices for installing, migrating and managing your new virtual environment. Highly trained and certified Govplace consultants will provide a detailed knowledge-transfer to your team in an interactive workshop environment. At the end of the Jumpstart your staff will be proficient, and comfortable, with your new virtualization tools and will be able to complete the physical to virtual migration and manage your virtual infrastructure. Virtual infrastructure jumpstart deliverables •An interactive proof-of-concept workshop to facilitate knowledgetransfer on: backup and restore techniques and best practices with respect to VMware ESX Server and virtual machines; VMware VirtualCenter architecture, administration, operations, and best practices with respect to ESX Server; and the migration process to transform existing physical Microsoft® Windows machines into VMware virtual machines. •Standard installation of a single VMWare ESX Server and a single VMware VirtualCenter management server to facilitate discussion and testing. •Set up of VMware P2V migration environment. •Guidance with several test P2V migrations. •Best-practices and knowledge-transfer for VWware ESX Server, VirtualCenter and P2V. Virtual Infrastructure Jumpstart The Govplace Difference • Exclusive public sector focus and experience installing, configuring and optimizing many virtual infrastructures for government and education entities. • Govplace is a VMware Authorized Consultant (VAC) that shares service methodologies, best practices and solutions directly with VMware. • Govplace consultants are highly trained, experienced VMware Certified Professionals (VCPs). Systems integration and IT solutions for the public sector. Corporate Office 15707 Rockfield Blvd., Ste. 305 Irvine, CA 92618 Federal Office 11465 Sunset Hills Rd., Ste. 450 Reston, VA 20190 (P) 888.308.8802 (F) 949.297.4004 www.govplace.com www.twitter.com/govplace