Virtualized infrastructure have to provide the best support to guide new projects, unfortunately they are often subject to many changes and have to respond requests which are not always planned.
To be able to react quickly and anticipate the demands of the profession, there are good practices to follow. Bad anticipation may generate additional costs, waste of time…
virtualization management :3 good practises to follow :
Analyze the current state / identification / recognize your activity :
– have a precise inventory of your current infrastructure and its specificities (Vm priority, maximum capacity, saturation, period overactive …) It allows you to define your leeway, your risk levels.
Pilotage :
– Establish key performance indicators (KPI), these indicators are a valuable decision support and will permit you to save time and serenity.
Simulation :
– Simulate different scenarios using a capacity planning to obtain a clear vision and also anticipate possible problems.