What Is Microsoft Private
Cloud Fast Track?
MICROSOFT PRIVATE CLOUD FAST TRACK is a reference architecture for building private clouds that combines Microsoft® software,
consolidated guidance, and validated configurations with HP technologies—including compute, management, network, and storage—
as well as value-added software components.
Built on the Windows Server® 2008 R2 Hyper-V® technology and Microsoft System Center solutions, Microsoft private cloud offerings
can help customers and service providers build dedicated infrastructure as a service (IaaS) environments that transform the way
they deliver IT services. Specifically, Microsoft Private Cloud Fast Track solutions provide a turnkey approach to delivering scalable,
preconfigured, and validated infrastructure platforms for on-premises private cloud implementations. With local control over data and
operations, IT can dynamically pool, allocate, secure, and manage resources for agile IaaS. Likewise, business units can deploy line-ofbusiness applications with speed and consistency using self-provisioning (and decommissioning) and automated data center services
in a virtualized environment.
PRIVATE CLOUD ON YOUR TERMS
FASTER DEPLOYMENT
Rich features and support make private
clouds easy to deploy.
REDUCED RISK
Validated configurations mean you can
implement with confidence.
HP ADVANTAGE
HP VirtualSystem for Microsoft accelerates
your journey to the cloud to protect your
system investments and give you flexibility
to migrate to future hybrid cloud solutions.
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End-to-end architectural and deployment guidance
Streamlined infrastructure planning due to predefined capacity
Enhanced functionality and automation through deep knowledge of infrastructure
Integrated management for virtual machine and infrastructure deployment
• Tested, end-to-end interoperability for compute, network, and storage
• Predefined, out-of-box solutions based on a common cloud architecture
• High degree of service availability through automated load balancing
• Optimized converged infrastructure: best-in-class HP products for server, storage, and fabric
virtualization coupled with Hyper-V
• Complete solution and services: factory-integrated solution that includes expert on-site integration
services
• Tightly integrated management: infrastructure-to-application management through a single console
with HP Insight Control and Microsoft System Center
• Foundation for the cloud: application-centric, cross-platform, and performance-leading solution for
on-premises private and hybrid clouds
Microsoft and HP deliver agile private cloud computing through an interoperable hardware and software platform based on standardized reference
architecture. A private cloud from HP can greatly reduce time-to-value for virtualization infrastructure investments because it unites shared compute,
network, and storage resources into a flexible, cost-effective solution based on off-the-shelf components. The reference architecture defines a common
set of requirements to help IT consolidate hardware platforms into an environment that is more manageable, better used, and less consumptive.
Why HP?
HP AND MICROSOFT ACCELERATE YOUR JOURNEY TO THE CLOUD with a
turnkey virtualization solution that includes integrated management—from infrastructure
to applications. The HP VirtualSystem VS1 for Microsoft® offering can help you
reduce costs, increase agility, and mitigate the risks that come with deployment of a
virtualized environment.
VirtualSystem VS1 delivers a preconfigured virtualization solution for mid-sized customers based on ProLiant DL380 rack mount servers. It includes
HP LeftHand 4500 storage, A-Series switches, Microsoft Hyper-V® (for server virtualization), and Microsoft System Center integrated with HP
Insight Control (for systems management). With HP Factory Express services for hardware configuration and Start Service for on-site deployment,
VirtualSystem VS1 eliminates the need to rack, cable, and configure virtualized infrastructure on your own, and enables compliance with HP and
Microsoft best practices. The VS1 comes in base and extended options. The VS1 base is “upgrade ready,” with adequate power and networking
infrastructure to scale over time to the VS1 extended configuration. It is designed for resiliency and predictable, smooth deployments.
HP makes it all simple with a factory-integrated solution that can be up-and-running in 10 days or less, with on-site HP Start Service included. Plus,
HP Technology Services provides a wide range of expert virtualization and cloud services to help you develop and implement your cloud strategy.
In short, VirtualSystem VS1 is a robust virtualization solution built with leading components and delivering integrated management from HP and
Microsoft, as well as on-site deployment services and three years of support.
Compute: The VirtualSystem VS1 solution can improve server utilization, decrease deployment times, and make high availability and disaster
recovery affordable for a broad array of workloads. VirtualSystem VS1:
• Uses the HP ProLiant DL360 as its management node.
• Can be configured with either 2 or 8 HP ProLiant DL380s as virtual hosts.
• Has 96 cores and 1.5 terabytes (TB) of memory.
network: Redundant 1 gigabit (Gb) and 10 Gb networks are based on the HP A-Series switch. The A-Series offers an unmatched combination of:
• 1 Gb and 10 Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) port density.
• High availability architecture.
• Full Layer 2 and Layer 3 dual-stack IPv4 and IPv6 capabilities.
Storage: The HP LeftHand 4500 G2 provides storage with capacity ranging from 14.4 to 57.6 TB. LeftHand storage area network (SAN) systems
deliver enterprise functionality that can:
• Enhance virtual environments.
• Simplify management.
• Reduce costs.
• Ensure that crucial business data remains available.
Microsoft Private Cloud
Fast Track Architecture
The solution includes HP hardware and
architecture that are configurable based on
purpose, size, and environment. It also supports
the operating system, virtualization, and
management capabilities offered by Windows
Server 2008 R2, Hyper-V, and System Center.
With System Center, IT can
proactively manage both physical
and virtual systems—on-premises
or hosted; across applications,
data, and security—using unified
monitoring, common interfaces,
and consistent policy.
The server fabric consists of
similarly configured, swappable
server blades that can be replaced
for upgrades, repair, and capacity
changes. Automated load balancing
limits service interruption.
Windows Server Hyper-V decouples
applications and data from the hardware
layer, enabling workload-independent
virtualization and management of the
server computing environment.
COMPUTE
NETWORK
STORAGE
Network traffic for applications, clustering, and other
services is handled by a grid of high-speed switches
(and/or Fibre Channel, iSCSI) to provide exceptional
I/O bandwidth among the fabric nodes.
SAN/NAS resources are shared
among all servers in the fabric,
although they can be
dynamically allocated to specific
workloads or hosts.
Private Cloud Technologies
Customers can take advantage of the cost savings of virtualization through Windows Server 2008 R2 Hyper-V. Multiple server roles can be consolidated
as separate virtual machines on a single physical machine that runs different operating systems in parallel and uses the power of x64 computing.
A cloud and data center management solution, Microsoft System Center 2012 provides a common toolset to manage private and public cloud
applications and services. This solution:
• Spans physical, virtual, and cloud computing models with common management experiences throughout.
• Provides comprehensive, end-to-end management for infrastructure and applications, including interoperability for heterogeneous environments.
• Offers compelling economic value.
HP VirtualSystem
• VirtualSystem VS1 provides a turnkey virtualization solution for mid-sized customers.
• Optimized converged infrastructure can increase performance and reliability.
• The complete solution and services can help to reduce complexity and risk and simplify deployment.
• Tightly integrated management with HP Insight Control for System Center can help you achieve operational excellence through a single pain of
glass—managing from infrastructure to application.
• As the foundation for the cloud, VirtualSystem gives you the choice and flexibility to consume the cloud on your terms.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
• http://www.microsoft.com/privatecloud
• www.hp.com/solution/microsoft/virtualsystem
© 2012 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. The information contained in this document represents the current view of Microsoft
Corporation on the issues discussed as of the date of publication and is subject to change at any time without notice to you. This document and its
contents are provided AS IS without warranty of any kind, and should not be interpreted as an offer or commitment on the part of Microsoft, and
Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information presented. The information in this document represents the current view of Microsoft on
the content. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT.
The descriptions of other companies’ products in this document, if any, are provided only as a convenience to you. Any such references should not be
considered an endorsement or support by Microsoft. Microsoft cannot guarantee their accuracy, and the products may change over time. Also, the
descriptions are intended as brief highlights to aid understanding, rather than as thorough coverage. For authoritative descriptions of these products,
please consult their respective manufacturers.
Why HP?
HP AND MICROSOFT ACCELERATE YOUR JOURNEY TO THE CLOUD with a
turnkey virtualization solution that includes integrated management—from infrastructure
to applications. The HP VirtualSystem VS2 for Microsoft® offering can help you
reduce costs, increase agility, and mitigate the risks that come with deployment of a
virtualized environment.
VirtualSystem VS2 delivers a preconfigured virtualization solution for enterprise customers based on ProLiant BL460 blade servers. It includes
HP LeftHand 4800 storage, A-Series switches, Microsoft Hyper-V® (for server virtualization), and Microsoft System Center integrated with HP
Insight Control (for systems management). With HP Factory Express services for hardware configuration and Start Service for on-site deployment,
VirtualSystem VS2 eliminates the need to rack, cable, and configure virtualized infrastructure on your own, and enables compliance with HP and
Microsoft best practices. The VS2 comes in base and extended options. The VS2 base is “upgrade ready,” with adequate power and networking
infrastructure to scale over time to the VS2 extended configuration. It is designed for resiliency and predictable, smooth deployments.
HP makes it all simple with a factory-integrated solution that can be up-and-running in 10 days or less, with on-site HP Start Service included. Plus,
HP Technology Services provides a wide range of expert virtualization and cloud services to help you develop and implement your cloud strategy.
In short, VirtualSystem VS2 is a robust virtualization solution built with leading components and delivering integrated management from HP and
Microsoft, as well as on-site deployment services and three years of support.
Compute: The VirtualSystem VS2 solution can improve server utilization, decrease deployment times, and make high availability and disaster
recovery affordable for a broad array of workloads. VirtualSystem VS2:
• Uses two HP ProLiant DL360s as its management servers.
• Can be configured with either 6 or 12 HP ProLiant BL460c blade servers as virtual hosts.
network: Redundant 1 gigabit (Gb) and 10 Gb networks are based on the HP A-Series switch. The A-Series offers an unmatched combination of:
• 1 Gb and 10 Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) port density.
• High availability architecture.
• Full Layer 2 and Layer 3 dual-stack IPv4 and IPv6 capabilities.
Storage: The HP LeftHand 4800 G2 provides storage with capacity ranging from 42 to 84 TB. The LeftHand 4800 is the industry’s only storage
area network (SAN) converged into the HP BladeSystem architecture, offering exceptional performance, efficiency, and density with all-inclusive SAN
management software. LeftHand SAN storage systems deliver enterprise functionality that can:
• Enhance virtual environments.
• Simplify management.
• Reduce costs.
• Ensure that crucial business data remains available.
Microsoft Private Cloud
Fast Track Architecture
The solution includes HP hardware and
architecture that are configurable based on
purpose, size, and environment. It also supports
the operating system, virtualization, and
management capabilities offered by Windows
Server 2008 R2, Hyper-V, and System Center.
With System Center, IT can
proactively manage both physical
and virtual systems—on-premises
or hosted; across applications,
data, and security—using unified
monitoring, common interfaces,
and consistent policy.
The server fabric consists of
similarly configured, swappable
server blades that can be replaced
for upgrades, repair, and capacity
changes. Automated load balancing
limits service interruption.
Windows Server Hyper-V decouples
applications and data from the hardware
layer, enabling workload-independent
virtualization and management of the
server computing environment.
COMPUTE
NETWORK
STORAGE
Network traffic for applications, clustering, and other
services is handled by a grid of high-speed switches
(and/or Fibre Channel, iSCSI) to provide exceptional
I/O bandwidth among the fabric nodes.
SAN/NAS resources are shared
among all servers in the fabric,
although they can be
dynamically allocated to specific
workloads or hosts.
Private Cloud Technologies
Customers can take advantage of the cost savings of virtualization through Windows Server 2008 R2 Hyper-V. Multiple server roles can be consolidated
as separate virtual machines on a single physical machine that runs different operating systems in parallel and uses the power of x64 computing.
A cloud and data center management solution, Microsoft System Center 2012 provides a common toolset to manage private and public cloud
applications and services. This solution:
• Spans physical, virtual, and cloud computing models with common management experiences throughout.
• Provides comprehensive, end-to-end management for infrastructure and applications, including interoperability for heterogeneous environments.
• Offers compelling economic value.
HP VirtualSystem
• VirtualSystem VS2 provides a turnkey virtualization solution for enterprise customers.
• Optimized converged infrastructure can increase performance and reliability.
• The complete solution and services can help to reduce complexity and risk and simplify deployment.
• Tightly integrated management with HP Insight Control for System Center can help you achieve operational excellence through a single pain of
glass—managing from infrastructure to application.
• As the foundation for the cloud, VirtualSystem gives you the choice and flexibility to consume the cloud on your terms.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
• http://www.microsoft.com/privatecloud
• www.hp.com/solution/microsoft/virtualsystem
© 2012 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. The information contained in this document represents the current view of Microsoft
Corporation on the issues discussed as of the date of publication and is subject to change at any time without notice to you. This document and its
contents are provided AS IS without warranty of any kind, and should not be interpreted as an offer or commitment on the part of Microsoft, and
Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information presented. The information in this document represents the current view of Microsoft on
the content. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT.
The descriptions of other companies’ products in this document, if any, are provided only as a convenience to you. Any such references should not be
considered an endorsement or support by Microsoft. Microsoft cannot guarantee their accuracy, and the products may change over time. Also, the
descriptions are intended as brief highlights to aid understanding, rather than as thorough coverage. For authoritative descriptions of these products,
please consult their respective manufacturers.
Why HP?
HP AND MICROSOFT ACCELERATE YOUR JOURNEY TO THE CLOUD with a
turnkey virtualization solution that includes integrated management—from infrastructure
to applications. The HP VirtualSystem VS3 for Microsoft® offering can help you
reduce costs, increase agility, and mitigate the risks that come with deployment of a
virtualized environment.
VirtualSystem VS3 delivers a preconfigured virtualization solution for very large customers or hosting providers based on ProLiant BL460c Gen 8
blade servers. It includes HP 3PAR storage, A-Series switches, VirtualConnect Flexfabric, Microsoft Hyper-V® (for server virtualization), and Microsoft
System Center integrated with HP Insight Control (for systems management). With HP Factory Express services for hardware configuration and a
custom deployment service for on-site installation and start up, VirtualSystem VS3 eliminates the need to rack, cable, and configure virtualized
infrastructure on your own, and enables compliance with HP and Microsoft best practices.
VirtualSystem VS3 offers solution flexibility, enabling customization in many ways, including the number of servers and the capacity of storage, power,
and racks. The solution:
• Is built on an exceptionally fast array.
• Doubles virtual machine density.
• Reduces capital and operational expenditures by 50 percent with more efficient capacity savings.
• Has unmatched availability with persistent cache and the “high availability cage.”
VirtualSystem VS3 is designed for resiliency and predictable, smooth deployments. It uses ProLiant Gen 8 servers—the unparalleled line of selfsufficient servers—as well as VirtualConnect Flexfabric networking, which can reduce networking cables by more than 90 percent compared to
traditional edge switches. The solution also interoperates with Microsoft System Center 2012 for optimal management flexibility.
HP makes it all simple with a factory-integrated solution. VirtualSystem VS3 is designed to enable specialized configurations that can be deployed
with a custom statement of work from HP Technology Services Consulting. HP Technology Services also provides a wide range of expert virtualization
and cloud services to help you develop and implement your cloud strategy.
In short, VirtualSystem VS3 is a robust virtualization solution built with leading components and delivering integrated management from HP and
Microsoft, as well as on-site deployment services and three years of support.
Compute: For powerful compute capabilities, VirtualSystem VS3:
• Uses two HP ProLiant DL360p Gen 8 servers as its management servers.
• Is configured with 16 HP ProLiant BL460c Gen 8 blade servers, and can have as many as 32 blade servers across two c7000 enclosures.
• Has 512 cores and 16.4 terabytes (TB) of memory.
network: Redundant 1 gigabit (Gb) and 10 Gb networks are based on the HP A-Series switch.
Storage: VirtualSystem VS3 is configured with 38.4 TB of 3PAR F400 storage, and can scale to 384 TB capacity.
Microsoft Private Cloud
Fast Track Architecture
The solution includes HP hardware and
architecture that are configurable based on
purpose, size, and environment. It also supports
the operating system, virtualization, and
management capabilities offered by Windows
Server 2008 R2, Hyper-V, and System Center.
With System Center, IT can
proactively manage both physical
and virtual systems—on-premises
or hosted; across applications,
data, and security—using unified
monitoring, common interfaces,
and consistent policy.
The server fabric consists of
similarly configured, swappable
server blades that can be replaced
for upgrades, repair, and capacity
changes. Automated load balancing
limits service interruption.
Windows Server Hyper-V decouples
applications and data from the hardware
layer, enabling workload-independent
virtualization and management of the
server computing environment.
COMPUTE
NETWORK
STORAGE
Network traffic for applications, clustering, and other
services is handled by a grid of high-speed switches
(and/or Fibre Channel, iSCSI) to provide exceptional
I/O bandwidth among the fabric nodes.
SAN/NAS resources are shared
among all servers in the fabric,
although they can be
dynamically allocated to specific
workloads or hosts.
Private Cloud Technologies
Customers can take advantage of the cost savings of virtualization through Windows Server 2008 R2 Hyper-V. Multiple server roles can be consolidated
as separate virtual machines on a single physical machine that runs different operating systems in parallel and uses the power of x64 computing.
A cloud and data center management solution, Microsoft System Center 2012 provides a common toolset to manage private and public cloud
applications and services. This solution:
• Spans physical, virtual, and cloud computing models with common management experiences throughout.
• Provides comprehensive, end-to-end management for infrastructure and applications, including interoperability for heterogeneous environments.
• Offers compelling economic value.
HP VirtualSystem
• VirtualSystem VS3 provides a turnkey virtualization solution for very large enterprise customers or hosting providers.
• Optimized converged infrastructure can increase performance and reliability.
• The complete solution and services can help to reduce complexity and risk and simplify deployment.
• Tightly integrated management with HP Insight Control for System Center can help you achieve operational excellence through a single pain of
glass—managing from infrastructure to application.
• As the foundation for the cloud, VirtualSystem gives you the choice and flexibility to consume the cloud on your terms.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
• http://www.microsoft.com/privatecloud
• www.hp.com/solution/microsoft/virtualsystem
© 2012 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. The information contained in this document represents the current view of Microsoft
Corporation on the issues discussed as of the date of publication and is subject to change at any time without notice to you. This document and its
contents are provided AS IS without warranty of any kind, and should not be interpreted as an offer or commitment on the part of Microsoft, and
Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information presented. The information in this document represents the current view of Microsoft on
the content. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT.
The descriptions of other companies’ products in this document, if any, are provided only as a convenience to you. Any such references should not be
considered an endorsement or support by Microsoft. Microsoft cannot guarantee their accuracy, and the products may change over time. Also, the
descriptions are intended as brief highlights to aid understanding, rather than as thorough coverage. For authoritative descriptions of these products,
please consult their respective manufacturers.