Automating The Data Center

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1 Automating The Data Center

2 Agenda Why Automation? Big gains with Little Machines Understanding the Business value of Life Cycle Management Summary 2

3 The Holy Grail: Business Agility The ability to rapidly respond to changing conditions while minimizing risk to the business. CEO We need to be responsive to changes in the market CIO We need to be responsive AND minimize risk CFO We need to minimize cost and risk, and ensure compliance? IT We need to create, deliver and maintain flexible IT services 3

4 The Business Agility Dilemma Speed of change > Control Scalability Efficiency Automation > Predictability > Consistency 4

5 Agenda Automation in Datacenter Big gains with Little Machines Understanding the Business value of Life Cycle Management Summary 5

6 Resource Requirements for the Lab Application Development Production # Users supported: Development Test/QA System Integration ti 1-2 Staging/UAT 1-2 Production Development and Test Lab Data Center 6

7 Typical Lab Infrastructure is an IT Headache Server sprawl under desks, in closets Aging, cast-off hardware Dirty systems inability to maintain clean state Users and IT bogged down in provisioning requests *Actual customer photos 7

8 Lab Users and IT Bogged Down In Provisioning Requests BEFORE Lab Manager 3 days Dev IT days AFTER Lab Manager Dev 1 min 8

9 What is VMware Lab Manager? Shared virtual machine library Stores multi-machine configurations-- in state-- as a unit Creates copies of VMs using a fraction of storage normally required Runs identical copies simultaneously on the lab network Leverages central pool of virtualization resources A portal to access the library Easy to use web based interface, even for a non-it professional Quotas and Leases to control usage of resources Communicate copies of running machines with a URL (LiveLink) The premiere solution for managing transiently configured IT infrastructure Software development and test Patch testing, compatibility testing, onboarding new employees Technical support, demos, training 9

10 What is VMware Lab Manager? Shared virtual machine library Stores multi-machine configurations-- in state-- as a unit Creates copies of VMs using a fraction of storage normally required Runs identical copies simultaneously on the lab network Leverages central pool of virtualization resources A portal to access the library Easy to use web based interface, even for a non-it professional Quotas and Leases to control usage of resources Communicate copies of running machines with a URL (LiveLink) The premiere solution for managing transiently configured IT infrastructure Software development and test Patch testing, compatibility testing, onboarding new employees Technical support, demos, training 10

11 What is VMware Lab Manager? Shared virtual machine library Stores multi-machine configurations-- in state-- as a unit Creates copies of VMs using a fraction of storage normally required Runs identical copies simultaneously on the lab network Leverages central pool of virtualization resources A portal to access the library Easy to use web based interface, even for a non-it professional Quotas and Leases to control usage of resources Communicate copies of running machines with a URL (LiveLink) The premiere solution for managing transiently configured IT infrastructure Software development and test Patch testing, compatibility testing, onboarding new employees Technical support, demos, training 11

12 What is VMware Lab Manager? Shared virtual machine library Stores multi-machine configurations-- in state-- as a unit Creates copies of VMs using a fraction of storage normally required Runs identical copies simultaneously on the lab network Leverages central pool of virtualization resources A portal to access the library Easy to use web based interface, even for a non-it professional Quotas and Leases to control usage of resources Communicate copies of running machines with a URL (LiveLink) The premiere solution for managing transiently configured IT infrastructure Software development and test Patch testing, compatibility testing, onboarding new employees Technical support, demos, training 12

13 VMware Lab Manager System Layout New Jersey Dev Facility CIM Application Developer VMware Lab Manager Image Storage Library CIM Application Developer Customer Information Management (CIM) Application Development Team LAN/SAN Waldorf Dev Facility FP&A Application Developer Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Application Development Team Bangalore Outsource Partner QA Automation Engineer Application Quality Assurance Outsourcing Partner VMware Infrastructure Virtualized Server Pool Virtual Enterprise Application Development Lab 13

14 Scalable Lab Architecture: Global Deployment Development QA Helpdesk, Remote Users Demos, Training VMware Lab Manager 3.0 Dev Lab QA Lab Support, Demo Lab Offshore Lab VMware VirtualCenter + DRS, HA, VCB VMware Infrastructure 3 Local ESX Clusters Remote ESX Servers 14

15 VMware Lab Manager obsoletes many manual processes and lets us be more pro-active and innovative. I can't think of any other product, process or project that has had a greater impact in our daily activities. Everything just runs with little interference. Lab Manager will be key to the future success of software development in Avaya. Jay M. Leone Lab Manager 15

16 ROI From Our Customers Cost Savings Consolidation reduces the number of physical machines required Library/ Workspace allows physical machines to be freed for reuse (!) Linked Clones provide tremendous storage cost savings Time Savings IT spends less time provisioning machines you can allow users to do it themselves if you wish Create fully-loaded machines in seconds instead of days Set-up machines are stored in-state no time wasted waiting for machines to boot or setting up tests Everything can be automated 16

17 Lab Manager 3 Architecture Lab Manager Console (Browser) LDAP and SMTP Servers Lab Manager Server VirtualCenter Server VMware ESX Datastore Console ActiveX TCP 443 IIS with IIS with TCP ASP.NET ASP.NET 443 TCP TCP 389 or VirtualCenter Agent Lab Manager Agent Lab Manager VirtualCenter TCP Server Server TCP TCP /903 Host Agent SOAP API TCP 443 SOAP API MSSQL Express vmkernel Media Share VM files VMFS or NFS Shared Storage 17

18 Lab Manager 3 Networking VMware ESX Host Unfenced VMs Fenced Configuration Virtual Router VMkernel Network Services service console with Lab Manager agent Virtual Network vswitch Physical Network vswitch (one per pnic) Fence vswitch (1 per fenced pnet) Virtual Network vswitch VMkernel port service console port Management vswitch Physical VM Network Management Network Lab Manager Server 18

19 Network Fencing Fence A Fence B Fence A Fence B A B C A B C A B C A B VR VR C Property 1: Isolation between fences VMs in fence A cannot directly communicate with VMs in fence B (including NETBIOS broadcasts) Property 2: Zero modification of VMs VMs resume from check pointed state directly Nothing is modified inside the VMs, e.g. MAC address, IP address, security IDs, or machine name Property 3: Internal resources accessible VM inside a fence are able to access other resources on the same internal network Property 4: External resources accessible VMs inside a fence are able to access resources on the external network Property 5: Internal machine externally accessible An external IP address is assigned to the VM to be accessible from the external network, i.e., via RDP 19

20 Linked Clones, Saved State, and Fencing Feature Benefits Linked Clones Saved State Fencing Speed. Copy a VM in seconds. Space. Copy the disk of a VM in 16 MB (initially). Consistency. Exact copies VMware Lab Manager manages all the files, setup, maintenance, and security associated with using these technologies. Startup Time. Never wait for a VM to boot. Setup Time and Expertise. Only set up a test once. Bug Capture. Record bug situations Concurrency. Allow multiple users to use benefits of Linked Clones and Saved State t simultaneously. l 20

21 Multiple Networks: Multiple NICs/Networks Unfenced V Fenced with Virtual Network Routing LM3 adds to those networking capabilities Fenced Multiple vnic Multiple pnetworks each with own IP Pool V V F F Virtual Network VR VR VR Templates Multiple vnetworks each with own IP Pool VM VM VM VM VM VM VM VM VM Lab Network 1 Lab Network 2 V = Virtual Network F = Fenced Network Virtual network routing 21

22 Organizations and LDAP Groups Lab Manager Installation Allow multiple groups to use the same Lab Manager LDAP Group 1 installation and have separation Organization 1 of entities and LDAP Group 2 Organization Administrator resources LDAP Group 3 User Administrator Organization 2 LDAP Group 2 LDAP Group 4 Organization Administrator User LDAP Directory User 1 User 2 User 3 User 2 LDAP Users and Groups mapped to Organizations Power User Roles assigned to Users and Groups LDAP Group 1 LDAP Group 3 Organization Administrator View Only User 4 User 5 LDAP Group 1 Dedicated Resources Dedicated Resources LDAP Group 2 LDAP Group 3 LDAP Group 4 Shared Resources 22

23 Agenda Automation in Datacenter Big gains with Little Machines Understanding the Business value of Life Cycle Management Summary 23

24 Pain Points for the Administrator Lack of Visibility and Tracking Who owns what? What virtual machines have been created? What virtual machines have changed; who changed them? How long will virtual machines be in use? Hard to Maintain Control Who can deploy what into the environment? Are random virtual machines being deployed without approval? Are virtual machines being placed in the appropriate places? Are we removing virtual machines that are no longer needed? Wasting Time on Manual and Repetitive Tasks Is time spent adding business value? Are lots of manual steps leading to errors? What is your defined process if you have one-off deployments? 24

25 Lifecycle Manager Enables the Automated Datacenter CI O Faster IT response time for deploying infrastructure resources Automate repetitive and manual VM build and provisioning tasks Automatically ti place and configure VMs for use in the infrastructure Provides stable infrastructure environment through standardization & automation of best practice procedures Enforce configuration consistency and standardization for VMs Codify best practices so tasks can be delegated to more members of the team Ensures Tracking and Control of Resources Provide accountability of VM usage & ownership Enable proactive decommissioning of VMs 25

26 Lifecycle Manager Overview Ta ask Manag gement Automated Provisioning i i Intelligent Deployment VM Tracking Decommissioning 26

27 Lifecycle Manager Ta ask Manag gement Automated Provisioning i i Intelligent Deployment VM Tracking Decommissioning 27

28 Provide centralized web interface for VM requests Drive lifecycle information into the request process 28 Task Management

29 Lifecycle Manager Tas sk Manage ement Automated Provisioning i i Intelligent Deployment VM Tracking Decommissioning 29

30 Pre-determine VM configuration based on request type Customize amount of VM resources automatically at time of deployment 30 Automated Provisioning

31 Lifecycle Manager Tas sk Manage ement Automated Provisioning i i Intelligent Deployment VM Tracking Decommissioning 31

32 Map infrastructure elements to request parameters System automatically knows appropriate resources to use 32 Intelligent Deployment

33 Administrator assisted placement of VM s Allows admin to manual determine VM placement 33 Intelligent Deployment

34 Lifecycle Manager Overview Tas sk Manage ement Automated Provisioning i i Intelligent Deployment VM Tracking Decommissioning 34

35 Out-of-the-box reports for tracking requests, decommissioning, approvals, etc Track VM s across multiple VC instances 35 VM Tracking

36 Lifecycle Manager Tas sk Manage ement Automated Provisioning i i Intelligent Deployment VM Tracking Decommissioning 36

37 Set decommissioning date as part of every VM request System tracks to this date, notifies owner, and gives ability to extend date 37 Decomissioning

38 Lifecycle Manager Orchestration Platform Lifecycle Manager is built on top of a powerful Orchestration Platform that enables: Flexibility ability to enhance Lifecycle Manager to fit with unique deployment procedures Integration tie into existing management tools to align processes or drive further automation Process Improvement move from manual/script-based processes to drag-n-drop workflow automation Event Driven Infrastructure advanced automation to enable predictive infrastructure VMware Lifecycle Manager Task Man nagement Automated Intelligent Provisioning Deployment VM Tracking Decommissioning VMware Orchestrator 38

39 Agenda Automation in Datacenter Big gains with Little Machines Understanding the Business value of Life Cycle Management Summary 39

40 What drives Lifecycle Manager ROI? Source of ROI Lifecycle Manager Capabilities Typical Results Reduce capital expenses Reduce operational expenses Track and implement decommissioning of virtual machines based on estimated lifespan Requests for VMs always use the correct resources (datastores, networks, templates, etc.) Remove manual and repetitive administrative tasks Setup end to end provisioning once and manage by exception Users or administrators only select VMs from existing and known template configurations established by IT Cost savings from decommissioning over 1 year pays for initial LCM investment Optimize use of existing compute, storage, network, and OS resources Provisioning time per VM is cut by 80% (source - Qualcomm case study) Reduce admin time spent on provisioning tasks by 90% Eliminate rogues configurations that lead to wasting or limiting available resources 40

41 Thank You