Synivate has extensively worked with VMware products and solutions, deploying many unique environments for our clients over the years. Perfect for client needs that range from small workloads consisting of just a few hosts and virtual machines to many hosts with hundreds of virtual machines. We have chosen to work with VMware high availability products for many reasons, but the result is that they help to consolidate computing in high-density server clusters, such as those powered by Dell or HPE server solutions. This is particularly beneficial for our professional monitoring management services and other solutions offerings as Greater Boston managed service providers.
The launch of VMWare’s vSphere 6.7 earlier this spring provided a number of new features. The new version addressed specific issues and focused on simplifying management at scale, providing security for infrastructure and workloads, delivering a seamless hybrid cloud experience, and establishing itself as a universal platform for applications. As if that wasn’t enough, developers worked to bring simplicity back to the overall architecture of vCenter Server with new features, such as an enhanced linked mode and embedded platform service controllers. VMware monitoring in Boston is a popular choice among businesses of all sizes, and vSphere 6.7 provides our clients with even more reasons to choose this solution.
New Security Features
One of the areas where industry professionals and support staff are excited the most about the new version of VMware high availability with vSphere 6.7 is in the changes made to security. The update increases the security of the VMs by introducing virtualized TPM 2.0 device and providing support for Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0 hardware devices. This upgrade offers a significant opportunity to boost protection and integrity at the infrastructure level for both the hypervisor and the guest operating system. Similar to a physical TPM, the virtual TPM 2.0 can store credentials and perform crypto operations. VM Encryption is used to secure data that is stored in the virtual TPM by writing that data to the NVRAM file.
Support has also been added for Microsoft Virtualization Based Security (VBS). VMware developers worked closely with Microsoft to guarantee support for these security features in the new vSphere 6.7 release. Some of the benefits associated with the way that VBS works with VMware monitoring in Boston is that when you switch on VBS at the vSphere level, you gain access to a number of features. Nested virtualization, EFI firmware, IOMMU, and Secure Boot are just some of the primary benefits. VBS will not be enabled within the guest operating system when it is switched on at the vSphere level. Additional scripts and policies would need to be employed for this purpose. This is an excellent advantage to companies that are building Windows 10 or Windows Server 2016 VMs.
Improvement of Existing Features
Another benefit of upgrading to the new version is the improvements made to the existing features that were introduced in vSphere 6.5. The feedback that can only come through the consistent use of these new features has helped to produce marked changes that provide clear advantages to users. Added enhancements and management options for VM Encryption helps to simplify workflows and protect data both at rest and in motion. Protection enhancements include increasing the security posture for encrypting the VM and also providing additional control for unauthorized data access.
VMware monitoring in Boston through monitoring management services benefits greatly from the improvements made to encrypted vMotion, which can now work across different vCenter instances. It can also be used across different versions, which makes it much easier to conduct data center migrations more securely. VMware high availability is a definite advantage, allowing users to safely move data across a hybrid cloud environment that consists of an on-premises cloud and a public cloud for greater flexibility. Data can also be transferred across physical data centers that are distributed geographically with greater consistency and reliability.
Ready to Upgrade to VMware vSphere 6.7?
If you are ready to upgrade from 6.5 to 6.7, make sure to contact your representative at Synivate to discuss your options. Increased manageability, security, and control are just some of the advantages provided with this latest update. Our professional solutions and monitoring management services can be enhanced with VMware monitoring in Boston and the surrounding area. If you are interested in learning more about the opportunities available through our Greater Boston managed service providers, give us a call at 617-517-0704. We offer complete consultation services to deliver the very best options to our clients. From 24/7 monitoring to cloud computing, consulting and strategy to network security, our team of highly trained and experienced technicians can create a custom solution based on your needs and requirements.