CLOUD PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS
VI ENTERPRISE VMWARE CLOUD Eliminate the costs associated with under utilised server hardware and free your internal IT resources to focus on projects directly related to your organisation`s core competency with VI`s VMware hosting solution. Our VMware cloud server solution delivers a cost efficient way to take your IT infrastructure into the cloud, built on highly resilient cloud servers. VMware hosting is ideal if you`re looking to minimise upfront costs and enjoy the flexibility to add server resource as and when your business grows. You pay only for what you use at a predictable monthly fee and get resource dedicated just to you, delivering greater cost savings than if you had your own private cloud. Choose the managed hosting option and our expert staff can look after all the technical details of your cloud server, so all it takes is a phone call to add a server, change your storage resources or add extra features like redundancy. Our cloud server hosting solution is built on VMware`s industry-leading virtualisation technology to offer you: Guaranteed resources of dedicated hosting The flexibility of a virtual private server (VPS) Guaranteed 100% hardware and network uptime SLA Leading Virtualisation Technology Utilising VMware`s high performance technology to virtualise our enterprise class cloud server infrastructure delivers an effective, scalable, and reliable hosting solution. Rock-solid and Robust Architecture Virtual Internet has created a hardwarebased cloud that is fully hardware and network redundant including redundant hardware firewalls. Hit the ground running, assured that your applications are powered by the finest hypervisors in the cloud. Optimise Financial Resource Our VMware hosting allows for greater cost efficiency and economies of scale. You can increase capacity, as you need it, while virtualisation cuts down on the physical infrastructure that would typically be required. VI`s cloud servers with VMware deliver maximum savings by sharing the cloud resource with other customers. Secure, Uninterrupted Hardware and Network Uptime Our strategic partnerships with Level 3 Inc. and C7 datacentres mean that your cloud servers are connected to a state-of-the-art IP network. VI operates Tier 4 datacentres, the highest tier and most resilient type of datacentre possible. 2 of 6
VI VMWARE PRIVATE CLOUD We understand that you may have good reasons for wanting to keep your operations running on your own dedicated hardware. That's why we offer VMware private hosting, which delivers all the benefits of cloud computing on a dedicated virtualised private cloud hosting platform. If your organization has a complex platform with a stable workload, a private cloud can deliver further data security, corporate governance, and reliability with your own exclusive server and cloud resource. You still enjoy many of the benefits of a public cloud including virtually limitless flexibility and dependability, but with additional control and customisation capabilities. Choose the managed hosting option and our expert staff can look after all the technical details of your private cloud, so all it takes is a phone call to add a server, change your storage resources or add extra features. VMware Cloud hosting offers can deliver: Support 24 hours a day, 365 days a year options available High dependability with guaranteed 100% hardware and network uptime SLA State of the art security Lower costs than high end dedicated server clustering Virtual Internet has several accreditations and certifications including the ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 certifications. Along with quality management, the certifications reflect a commitment to state-of-theart data protection and enhanced benchmarking. Ultimate Flexibility Pay for what you need, with the flexibility to change your server configurations in seconds, add servers, storage space and other resources to meet changing demand. We also build custom hosting solutions for clients using Xen server or Microsoft's Hyper-V virtualisation technology. Rock-solid and Robust Architecture Virtual Internet has created a hardware-based cloud that is fully hardware and network redundant including redundant hardware firewalls. Hit the ground running, assured that your applications are powered by the finest hypervisors in the cloud. Security and Control Totally dedicated hardware resources provides increased security, as there is no sharing of IT resource with other customers. Plus, you have the freedom to customise your private cloud environment as you wish. Fully Dedicated Resources Get the server capacity and resources you need for optimum performance and reliability with your private cloud; no sharing of cloud resources with other customers. 3 of 6
CONTENT DELIVERY NETWORK A CDN is a global content delivery network. When it comes to content delivery, it all boils down to speed: the faster your content-rich web pages, videos, and other digital media download, the more successful your business. The CDN caches your site's static files including images, javascript, CSS and videos, and delivers them to site visitors by way of the CDN POP closest to them. As a result, your site loads faster no matter where in the world it's accessed from. A Content Delivery Network is beneficial for any website. CDN will take your static content and videos and deliver them closer to your visitor for optimised site viewing thanks to quicker site load times. It also improves your site's Google rankings. Ease of Use CDN is so simple to set up it can be done in as little as 5 minutes. You can implement CDN using plugins with Wordpress, Drupal and most other common applications. Scalability and Reliability Increase the number of nodes you require as when needed. CDN is stable and secure, with our hypervisor layer insulating the testing environment. Exceptional Speed VI's global content delivery network gives you the speed you need. It's powered by a world leading content delivery platform - and provides lightning-fast access to all the content you have to offer, anywhere in the world. Any Content Format Regardless of format, whether it's real-time video streams or downloadable objects, CDN makes your content available to your customers, quickly and reliably. Security Virtual Internet CDN combines an industry leading Internet backbone with a sophisticated, proven content delivery platform. With one of the world's largest IP networks and fewer network hops than any other provider, Virtual Internet delivers an optimal path to connect your content to your end users. Savings Because it's available as a service, you can get all the benefits of CDN without any capital investment or the hassle of day-to-day management. Whatever your customers need, we'll make sure your site delivers. 4 of 6
MANAGED EXCHANGE Accomplish more with an on-the-go, at home, and in-the-office solution that enables email access anytime from anywhere. VI provides you with a fully hosted email infrastructure using all the functionality of Microsoft Exchange Server to deploy Outlook email, calendaring, contacts and tasks as well as mobile messaging alongside more advanced collaborative features such as crosscalendaring and task management. Hosted Exchange is provided to suit a wide variety of company requirements, from single mail accounts to multiple accounts and dedicated solutions for larger companies and existing infrastructures looking to outsource their messaging solutions. For multiple users, the use of Shared Folders are available, as are Public Folders, Shared Address Lists, Shared Tasks, Shared Contacts, Shared Calendar, Group scheduling (including viewing free/busy times of others) Outlook Web Access (OWA) and Outlook Mobile Access (OMA). Microsoft Outlook Exchange is popular due to its user-friendliness and its advanced features, which boost productivity. Our Hosted Exchange also delivers: Fully functional, extended MAPI protocol Outlook Anywhere (RPC over HTTPS) support Easy control panel management MessageLabs spam and virus filter software Optional archiving and data migration services Frees Internal Resource You won't need a vast amount of technical expertise in order to perform user maintenance; meanwhile the system management is taken care of by VI. Unlimited Storage Included There's absolutely no limit on your mailbox. You'll never have to worry about incurring fees or suspensions to you service for going over capacity. Increases Productivity Schedule meetings with colleagues in minutes, eliminate schedule conflicts, share files, emails, contacts, and calendars and stay protected against spam messages. Predictable Cost There's no need to purchase hardware or software or to employ additional personnel. Fees are predictable and easy to budget. Mobility on Demand Options Available We have Windows Mobile and Blackberry Mobile options available so that you can ensure you're always synced with your team. Free Spam Filter & Antivirus Reliable Message labs spam and antivirus protection comes as standard with the Hosted Exchange service. 5 of 6
Virtual Internet (VI) is a leading provider of high availability hosting solutions. Since Virtual Internet was founded in 1996, its philosophy has been to work with world-class technology providers to deliver the best hosting services available. For more information, visit www.vi.net With VI, you're guaranteed a reliable platform without having to manage the infrastructure that goes with it. We specialise in public and private cloud hosting and make a point of offering maximum flexibility, with tailored service level agreements. www.vi.net info@vi.net @virtualinternet facebook.com/virtualinternet vi.net/blog