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Chapter 26 Monitoring Data Center Configurations
Virtualization
Virtualization
Virtualization is a concept of creating a virtual version of any resource, such as hardware platform,
operating system, storage device, or network resources, as shown in Figure 26-5. It provides a layer of
abstraction between computing, storage and networking hardware, and the applications running on it.
Virtual infrastructure gives administrators the advantage of managing pooled resources across the
enterprise, allowing IT managers to be more responsive to dynamic organizational needs and to better
leverage infrastructure investments.
The VMware vCenter Server provides centralized management of virtualized hosts and virtual machines
from a single console. With VMware vCenter Server, virtual environments are easier to manage: a single
administrator can manage hundreds of workloads, more than doubling typical productivity in managing
physical infrastructure.
In Prime Network, VCenter is modelled as a VNE.
Note VCenter is created as a separate VNE using the Cisco Prime Network Administration application. For
more information about creating a new VNE, see the Cisco Prime Network 4.0 Administrator Guide. You
must specify the http credentials for VCenter. However, the SNMP credentials are optional.
Figure 26-5 Virtualization Concept
Command Navigation Description
FabricPath Conflict Right-click on the FabricPath
node > Commands > Show
Use this command to view the
Cisco FabricPath conflicts.
MAC Address-Table
Learning Mode
Use this command to view the MAC
address-table learning mode.