PlateSpin Products - PowerConvert

Workload Portability

Anywhere-to-anywhere
Workload Migration
Free server workloads from the underlying hardware and move or copy them to and from physical, virtual, or image-based infrastructures on demand. With comprehensive support for multiple physical and virtual platforms, PowerConvert automatically configures the workload to operate on the target environment, making necessary driver, kernel and other configuration changes.

Server Sync™ for Effective Testing and WAN Migrations
Reduce the risks associated with server consolidation and data center relocation. Perform an initial transfer to the target site or host, test the workload in the new location while continuing to run the source, and then perform a final sync before cutting over the workload. When the source and destination are geographically distributed, Server Sync removes the necessity for a full system replication, dramatically accelerating workload migrations over the WAN.

Enterprise-class Speed
and Reliability
PowerConvert provides optimized transfer speeds for workload migrations over a wide range of network types from Gigabit Ethernet networks to high-latency WAN environments – all with reliable enterprise-class workload migration functionality that minimizes downtime while maximizing the integrity of the workload migration. With unmatched migration speed and enterprise-caliber reliability, PowerConvert reduces overall migration project times, lowers business risk and accelerates time to value for large-scale data center initiatives.

Live Transfer
PowerConvert Live Transfer enables the migration or image capture of active Windows servers without taking the source servers offline or having to reboot. Reduce system downtime during migration or create regular backups of production systems. Concurrent live transfers, managed through a central administration point, help to accelerate consolidation efforts

File and Block-level Replication
PowerConvert supports both file and block-level replication. High-speed block-level replication enables the movement of transactional workloads such as mail servers and database servers. With block-level transfer, only the portion of a file that has changed is replicated, making it ideal for incrementally synchronizing large database servers and enabling efficient offsite data transfers. File-based replication provides a cost-effective solution for moving or copying less critical workloads while maintaining server uptime.

Image-based Provisioning
Redeploy PlateSpin Flexible Images or leverage existing third-party image inventories across different hardware to rapidly provision workloads. Capture the image once and reuse it repeatedly.

Workload Protection

Cost-effective Consolidated Backup and Recovery
Incremental synchronization can occur at user-defined intervals to maintain currency between production environments and virtual standby systems. Multiple hardware-independent virtual recovery environments can be hosted on a single platform to provide affordable disaster recovery.

Easy Test Recovery
PowerConvert allows data centers to quickly test recovery plans without disruption to the backup process, bringing simplified, auditable testing to disaster recovery procedures.

Effective Failover and
Failback Capabilities
Rapidly failover workloads simply
by booting up a replicated copy
on the virtual recovery server. PowerConvert’s hardware-
independent restore capability enables enterprises to failback the workload to the same or a different hardware platform for full restoration of the workload.

Image-based Backup
and Recovery
Reduce recovery costs by maintaining a library of hardware-independent images which can be deployed to any hardware make or model for disaster recovery. This option is ideal for offsite hosted recovery where similar hardware is not always available or when the recovery process needs to be tested on a regular basis. Enterprises have the flexibility to produce full, incremental or differential images. Incremental imaging enables data centers to maintain up-to-date multiple recovery points.

Ease-of-Use

Automatic Discovery
Automatically discover existing physical or virtual machines throughout the network for complete visibility into the data center landscape including hardware, OS, services and application inventory.

Task-based Wizards/
Drag-and-drop Interface
With intuitive built-in workflows, PowerConvert reduces learning curves and simplifies workload relocation, protection and provisioning activities. Use the drag-and-drop interface to move, copy, protect, capture or deploy workloads. Intuitive task-based wizards for common actions and advanced job configuration capabilities make the process of configuring jobs easier and more reliable. Easily create reports required for regulatory compliance or to qualify for utility rebates for power and cooling reductions.

On-the-fly Configuration
Reconfigure and right-size CPU, disk, memory and network resources on-the-fly to adjust to changing workloads and target machine resources. Change critical parameters on restore and right-size the target server to match workload demands.

Remote Control
With no agents, boot CDs or physical contact with source or target machines required, PowerConvert provides a single control point, saving time and costs associated with having IT staff on site at remote locations.¹

PlateSpin products allow organizations to adopt, manage and extend their use of server virtualization in the data center. With support for physical and virtual machines, as well as images, our products improve the speed and quality of server consolidation, hardware migration and disaster recovery initiatives.
Products PlateSpin Forge PowerConvert Overview Uses of PowerConvert Features System Requirements Packaging Options PowerRecon	Features Workload Portability Anywhere-to-anywhere Workload Migration Free server workloads from the underlying hardware and move or copy them to and from physical, virtual, or image-based infrastructures on demand. With comprehensive support for multiple physical and virtual platforms, PowerConvert automatically configures the workload to operate on the target environment, making necessary driver, kernel and other configuration changes. Server Sync™ for Effective Testing and WAN Migrations Reduce the risks associated with server consolidation and data center relocation. Perform an initial transfer to the target site or host, test the workload in the new location while continuing to run the source, and then perform a final sync before cutting over the workload. When the source and destination are geographically distributed, Server Sync removes the necessity for a full system replication, dramatically accelerating workload migrations over the WAN. Enterprise-class Speed and Reliability PowerConvert provides optimized transfer speeds for workload migrations over a wide range of network types from Gigabit Ethernet networks to high-latency WAN environments – all with reliable enterprise-class workload migration functionality that minimizes downtime while maximizing the integrity of the workload migration. With unmatched migration speed and enterprise-caliber reliability, PowerConvert reduces overall migration project times, lowers business risk and accelerates time to value for large-scale data center initiatives. Live Transfer PowerConvert Live Transfer enables the migration or image capture of active Windows servers without taking the source servers offline or having to reboot. Reduce system downtime during migration or create regular backups of production systems. Concurrent live transfers, managed through a central administration point, help to accelerate consolidation efforts File and Block-level Replication PowerConvert supports both file and block-level replication. High-speed block-level replication enables the movement of transactional workloads such as mail servers and database servers. With block-level transfer, only the portion of a file that has changed is replicated, making it ideal for incrementally synchronizing large database servers and enabling efficient offsite data transfers. File-based replication provides a cost-effective solution for moving or copying less critical workloads while maintaining server uptime. Image-based Provisioning Redeploy PlateSpin Flexible Images or leverage existing third-party image inventories across different hardware to rapidly provision workloads. Capture the image once and reuse it repeatedly. Workload Protection Cost-effective Consolidated Backup and Recovery Incremental synchronization can occur at user-defined intervals to maintain currency between production environments and virtual standby systems. Multiple hardware-independent virtual recovery environments can be hosted on a single platform to provide affordable disaster recovery. Easy Test Recovery PowerConvert allows data centers to quickly test recovery plans without disruption to the backup process, bringing simplified, auditable testing to disaster recovery procedures. Effective Failover and Failback Capabilities Rapidly failover workloads simply by booting up a replicated copy on the virtual recovery server. PowerConvert’s hardware- independent restore capability enables enterprises to failback the workload to the same or a different hardware platform for full restoration of the workload. Image-based Backup and Recovery Reduce recovery costs by maintaining a library of hardware-independent images which can be deployed to any hardware make or model for disaster recovery. This option is ideal for offsite hosted recovery where similar hardware is not always available or when the recovery process needs to be tested on a regular basis. Enterprises have the flexibility to produce full, incremental or differential images. Incremental imaging enables data centers to maintain up-to-date multiple recovery points. Ease-of-Use Automatic Discovery Automatically discover existing physical or virtual machines throughout the network for complete visibility into the data center landscape including hardware, OS, services and application inventory. Task-based Wizards/ Drag-and-drop Interface With intuitive built-in workflows, PowerConvert reduces learning curves and simplifies workload relocation, protection and provisioning activities. Use the drag-and-drop interface to move, copy, protect, capture or deploy workloads. Intuitive task-based wizards for common actions and advanced job configuration capabilities make the process of configuring jobs easier and more reliable. Easily create reports required for regulatory compliance or to qualify for utility rebates for power and cooling reductions. On-the-fly Configuration Reconfigure and right-size CPU, disk, memory and network resources on-the-fly to adjust to changing workloads and target machine resources. Change critical parameters on restore and right-size the target server to match workload demands. Remote Control With no agents, boot CDs or physical contact with source or target machines required, PowerConvert provides a single control point, saving time and costs associated with having IT staff on site at remote locations.¹ ¹For bare metal devices (servers without operating systems), a PlateSpin boot-CD may be required to take control of the server.