[itdiscuss] Quick question re: virtualization

Fri Aug 7 16:37:11 EDT 2009

iSCSI SAN can range from $9 - 30K ... depends on your requirements.
FWIW, I sell Dell servers and storage (mainly EqualLogic SANs) to
churches (can provide many references) after hours working with a Dell
Certified Channel partner.

Jason

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From: discuss-bounces at itdiscuss.org
[mailto:discuss-bounces at itdiscuss.org] On Behalf Of Lou Hablas
Sent: Friday, August 07, 2009 4:22 PM
To: IT Discussion Forum
Subject: Re: [itdiscuss] Quick question re: virtualization

Thanks, Jason.

Yes, should've mentioned, looking to include a SAN

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	From: discuss-bounces at itdiscuss.org
[mailto:discuss-bounces at itdiscuss.org] On Behalf Of Jason Powell
	Sent: Friday, August 07, 2009 4:16 PM
	To: IT Discussion Forum
	Subject: Re: [itdiscuss] Quick question re: virtualization

	Depends if you require a SAN ... if not all you need is a $4-5k
server, ESXi (Free hypervisor), Windows Datacenter Edition (~$475 w/ SA
and gives unlimited virtual servers), Server 08 cals (~$10 each w/ SA)

	We just purchased new hardware/software to do a significant
virtualization upgrade ... I'd be happy to phone chat about the
what/how/why if ya want.

	Jason Powell
	IT Director
	Granger Community Church
	630 E. University Drive
	Granger, IN 46530
	574.243.2022 * jpowell at gccwired.com * GCCwired.com
	http://jpowell.blogs.com <http://jpowell.blogs.com/>  - yup,
I've got a blog

	http://twitter.com/JasonPowell - My twitter feed

	http://facebook.com/jason.powell - My facebook page

	From: discuss-bounces at itdiscuss.org
[mailto:discuss-bounces at itdiscuss.org] On Behalf Of Lou Hablas
	Sent: Friday, August 07, 2009 4:10 PM
	To: IT Discussion Forum
	Subject: [itdiscuss] Quick question re: virtualization

	All:

	I've been asked to give an umbrella number to somebody in our
org. re: virtualizing six of our servers and leave a bit of room to
grow.  At this point, I'm not up-to-speed on the best of breed or other
options related to virtualization - I guess this goes with already
wearing too many hats.

	Speaking in ballpark figures, what is a reasonable number to
toss out?  Last time I did any significant homework on this subject, we
were looking at an investment north of $28K to purchase the necessary
hardware.

	Re: software, is VMWare still the best route to go or should I
seriously consider Microsoft's offering?

	Again, not looking for numbers to the penny - just something
that can be used for guidance as we start rolling on the upcoming budget
discussion.  Any feedback based upon your personal experiences would be
greatly appreciated.

	Thanks,

	Lou

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