Using VMware Community Source to Drive Innovation for ESX Server
Using VMware Community Source to Drive Innovation for ESX Server
Using VMware Community Source to Drive Innovation for ESX Server
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Downsides <strong>to</strong> Virtual <strong>Server</strong> SAN ConnectivityPrevious Single-System relationship <strong>to</strong> physical port lostThere is no VM-identification on any I/O request from the serverNo ability <strong>to</strong> differentiate VM-specific data flows in the fabric (QoS)Trouble-shooting issues with virtual machines more difficultS<strong>to</strong>rage Presentation very differentAll <strong>ESX</strong> servers must be able <strong>to</strong> see all s<strong>to</strong>rageOpen-Zoning – All servers and s<strong>to</strong>rage in same zoneLUN Mapping/Masking based on servers, not the machine• No ability <strong>to</strong> track per-VM data access on the s<strong>to</strong>rage arrayDepartmental division of “<strong>Server</strong>” admin vs “S<strong>to</strong>rage” admin blurred.