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Document Author:	Vinay Kulkarni		Document ID:	WP101989
Doc. Organization:	Systems and Technology Group		Document Revised:	09/29/2011
Product(s) covered:	x3850 X5

Abstract: With a validated high availability reference architecture based on IBM System x® servers, IBM System Storage® and Microsoft Windows Server® 2008 R2 Hyper-V™ virtualization technology, you can leverage the industry expertise of IBM and Microsoft to implement an “in-the-box” solution for highly available virtualization. Available as an integral feature of Windows Server 2008 R2, Hyper-V can easily enable implementation of server virtualization. Plus, this platform comprises the first steps toward innovative cluster and cloud computing architectures that will further increase return on investment while delivering new levels of flexibility and automation. Coupled with IBM System x3850 X5 server solutions, IBM System Storage solutions help create an infrastructure that responds to changing business requirements while enabling data sharing and collaboration across your business. IBM System Storage solutions help address your information management needs, enabling creation of a resilient, cost-effective and flexible infrastructure for securely storing information and mitigating risk.

Classification:	Hardware	Category:	Planning and Design
Solution(s):	Business Integration	ISV(s):	Microsoft
Platform(s):	IBM System x Family; IBM System Storage
O/S:	Windows Server 2008	Keywords:	IBM System x3850 X5 IBM Storwize V7000 Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 Hyper-V