Title
Server Virtualization - Approve Purchase
History
The Village uses several different physical servers to run applications, manage the network, and store data. Several of these servers are reaching their storage capacity and have disk usage above the 90% level. In addition, several of these servers have older operating system software that is reaching end of life (Windows 2003). By combining servers into one virtualized environment, hardware, software, and support resources can be combined, thus reducing costs and adding the function of high availability to the Village's computer system.
Since several servers and storage systems need to be upgraded, staff is proposing that we combine these servers and their storage into one, “Virtualized” system. Virtualization would eliminate the need to purchase separate storage and physical servers. Additionally, some future applications that require a server would run in this single, virtualized environment. Two of the physical servers proposed to be virtualized, will be repurposed as network controllers.
Initially, five application servers would be virtualized.
1. Innoprise Database Server
2. Innoprise Application Server
3. GIS File Storage Server
4. Village Wide Department file and database server
5. Public Works Server with Fleet Application
In 2013, IT staff began researching virtualization systems and engaged a consultant to assist with the design and make recommendations. After reviewing various methods of virtualization, IT staff determined the best solution would be to utilize Microsoft’s Hyper-V architecture along with Hewlett Packard servers and storage solutions, in conjunction with Cisco network switching.
Bids were received and opened on January 24th, at 11:00 a.m. for new Hewlett Packard storage and server components and Cisco switching equipment. Five bids were opened and SWC Technology Partners of Oak Brook, Illinois was the lowest complete bidder at a price of $108,741.
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