HCI has gained popularity across various sectors, from large enterprises to SMBs, driven by the following trends:
- Hybrid Cloud Adoption: More businesses are usingh HCI to bridge on-premises infrastructure with public cloud services.
- Containerisation: with the rise of microservices, HCI solutions now offers native or integrated support for Kubernetes and containers.
- Automation and Security: IT departments seek to automate routine tasks while enhancing security through built-in software-defined networking (SDN) and micro-segmentation.
Each HCI solution offers distinct advantages, but the best choice depends on your organisation’s current infrastructure and long-term goals. To learn more, download the whitepaper here.
Key HCI Platforms
VMware vSphere
VMware vSphere is a powerful virtualisation platform that integrates compute, storage, and networking resources to simplify data center management and enhance scalability. VMware vSphere is best for enterprises requiring hybrid cloud supportand integrated Kubernetes.
Proxmox VE
Proxmox VE is an open-source virtualisation platform that tightly integrates compute, storage, and networking resources, offering centralised management and high availability. This is ideal for SMBs and enterprises favoring opensource flexibility.
Nutanix AHV
Nutanix AHV is a modern virtualisation platform that combines compute, storage, and networking into a unified solution, simplifying IT resource management. This is ideal for mid-sized to enterprise businesses seeking simplicity.
Microsoft Hyper-V
Microsoft Hyper-V is a virtualisation platform that integrates seamlessly with Windows Server, providing efficient virtual machine management and scalability. This is ideal for businesses heavily invested in Microsoft environments.
Building a Future-Proof IT Infrastructure with Hyperconverged Solutions
As businesses evolve and embrace digital transformation, they are faced with critical decisions about their IT infrastructure. Hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) is quickly becoming the go-to solution for organisations looking to modernise their environments with integrated compute, storage, and networking, combined with the flexibility of hybrid cloud models.
