SAM for
Virtualization
Presenter Name
Virtualization:
a key priority
for business
decision
makers
Technavio forecasts that the global virtualization software
market will grow at a CAGR of 19.86 percent over the
period 2012-2016.
Customers are looking to invest in server, desktop, or application
virtualization to:
• Reduce costs
• Improve business continuity
• Increase business agility
Virtualization Scenarios
Server
Virtualization
Desktop
Virtualization
Consolidate via Windows Server host
platform in virtual environments, for example:
Enables desktops to be delivered
conveniently to a user’s client device or
devices
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SQL Server
Exchange Server
BizTalk Server
High Performance Computing (HPC)
Can also provide host capabilities for desktop
virtualization.
Microsoft Virtual PC can be used to create
separate virtual machines on Windows
desktop, each virtualizes the hardware of a
complete physical computer.
Application
Virtualization
(App-V)
Transforms applications into centrally
managed services that are dynamically
delivered (not installed) on demand.
Can be used to deliver applications to
devices such as desktop PCs, laptops, mobile
devices, tablets, and terminal servers.
Virtualization SAM Engagement Objective
The simplicity of adding and accessing virtual servers and
desktops can lead organizations to unanticipated results:
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Over-provisioning can lead to under-utilized virtual machines and
significant license responsibility.
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User device connectivity to virtual machines and applications can
create additional license complexities.
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Licensing of virtual environments can be more complex than
physical environments and proper planning and configuration must
be considered.
The objective of a Virtualization Software Asset
Management Engagement is to provide customers
with a strategic virtualization strategy by assessing
existing virtual environments and identifying
opportunities for further virtualization. The
engagement will also cover recommendations on
policies and requirements for licensing management,
including both server and desktop
virtualization environments.
Virtualization
SAM
Engagement
benefits
Increase the business value virtualization can provide based on an
analysis of your current virtual environment.
Helps you to strategically plan for virtualization implementation
based on a full footprint of current licensing.
Provide increased security through further server consolidation.
Virtual desktops provide for management simplicity and data security
around the desktop.
Maintain control of existing virtualization environments using
virtualization policies and a plan for implementing and managing
new ones.
Implement policies around virtualization management to help
mitigate the risk of non-compliance and long term IT management
costs.
Server
Virtualization
An effective server virtualization
strategy should consider:
How can you achieving maximum use of your virtual servers?
What is the ideal configuration to support business agility while maintaining
license compliance?
Have you aligned existing license agreements with the new virtual
environment?
Do you have Software Assurance?
If not, License Mobility may not be valid.
Desktop and
Application
Virtualization
An effective desktop and application
virtualization strategy should consider:
What are the various virtual desktop configuration and licensing options?
Are you able to tracking and manage per user and per device licensing
complexities?
What procedures are in place to effectively manage the multiple devices
that connect to virtual desktops or applications?
What is Software Asset Management (SAM)?
SAM is a global industry standard
• ISO/IEC 19770-1
• Endorsed by Microsoft and many others
ITIL best practice guide on SAM
• “All of the infrastructure and processes necessary for
the effective management, control and protection of
the software assets within an organization, throughout
all stages of their lifecycle”
SAM is not just about
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Personal computers
Management tools
A one-time exercise
The IT department
Microsoft Software
Virtualization SAM Engagement
A customer
focused SAM
engagement
will help you:
Lower costs
Improve
business
continuity
Understand
virtualization
scenarios
Optimize your
virtual
environments
Virtualization SAM Engagement: Step 1
Inventory deployed software
Match installations with licenses
Server
Desktop
Application
...build a detailed report on your current state
Virtualization SAM Engagement: Step 2
Compare your current environment with your organization’s future goals and objectives
Review deployment considerations
What are the
reasons behind
virtualization?
Is it time to
implement
virtualization?
What controls
manage additional
provisioning?
Consider licensing implications
What is the best
model?
How does
Virtualization
impact licensing?
Use the new insight to help decide right path for the future
What are relevant
Software Assurance
benefits?
Virtualization SAM Engagement: Step 3
ROI Analysis: Consider how virtualization can impact your bottom line.
Hardware
Expense
Energy
Consumption
Disaster
Recovery
IT
Resourcing
Speed of
Provisioning
Software
Installations
Business
Agility
Facilities
Use
Recommended
policies and
procedures for
virtualization
Configuration planning
should be completed prior to
deploying virtual servers to
support controlled
provisioning.
A SAM manager or auditor
should be assigned to
oversee the configuration
planning process.
Company policy should
address the use of bring your
own devices (BYOD) and
remote access.
Corporate log in credentials
should be employed to
access the virtual desktop or
applications.
The IT department should
maintain an inventory of all
VMs regardless of if they are
active or archived.
Establish a solid foundation
for achieving future
organizational objectives
based upon a clear
understanding of your Virtual
environments.
The Path Forward
Are virtual environments
optimized?
Where do
opportunities
exist?
Are there any
licensing issues to
discuss?
Next Steps and Q&A