Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
(NOTE: Each chapter concludes with a Summary.)
Acknowledgements.
Preface.
Sun BluePrints Program.
Who Should Use This Book.
Before You Read This Book.
How This Book Is Organized.
Ordering Sun Documents.
Accessing Sun Documentation Online xx
1. Evolution of the Data Center .
Consolidation Defined. History of the Data Center. Complexity in the Data Center.
2. Business Aspects of Consolidation.
Establishing a Business Justification for Consolidation. Estimating the Cost of Complexity. Understanding Total Cost of Ownership. Avoiding Common Pitfalls and Failures.
3. Types of Consolidation.
Consolidating Servers. Consolidating Applications. Consolidating Storage. Consolidating Shared Services. Consolidating Networks. Consolidating Data Centers. Consolidating People Resources and Processes.
4. Consolidation Methodology.
Following a Consolidation Methodology. Designing an Architecture for a Consolidated Environment. Implementing the Consolidation. Managing the Consolidated Environment. Completing Project Phases.
5. Performing a Consolidation Feasibility Study.
Defining Business Objectives. Defining Success Criteria. Defining Project Scope. Identifying the Inventory. Simulating Total Cost of Ownership Savings. Establishing a Proof of Concept.
6. Planning a Consolidation Project.
Creating a Project Plan. Identifying Resource Profiles. Organizing Your Project.
7. Assessing Technical Feasibility.
Preparing for the Assessment. Profiling Applications. Assessing Platforms. Assessing Storage. Assessing Networking Requirements. Assessing Security. Assessing Infrastructure and Operations. Revaluating Total Cost of Ownership. Assessing Risk.
8. Designing a Consolidated Architecture.
Creating an Architecture. Prototyping the Initial Solution. Building the Prototype. Testing the Prototype. Revising the Solution. Documenting the Solution.
9. Implementing a Consolidated Solution.
Preparing for the Consolidation. Implementing the Consolidation.
10. Managing a Consolidated Environment.
Managing Availability. Management Frameworks.
A. Sample Feasibility Study.
Introduction. Management Summary. Business Objectives. Criteria for Success. TCO Assessment Details. Conclusions.
B. Sample Application Profile.
Revision Information. Application. Production Environment. Performance Requirements.
Glossary.
Index.
