Dell's reference architectures are component-tested rigorously, from servers to storage and software components, so we can provide you with a comprehensive virtualization solution best suited to your business needs.

To complement and support the reference architectures, Dell also gives you access to numerous compatibility, configuration and best practices guides for your business.
  1. Reference Architecture: Hyper-V® R2, PowerEdge M-Series, EqualLogic

    13 Mar 2012

    Review network specifications, design and storage configuration for a virtualization solution based on Microsoft Hyper-V R2 with Dell PowerEdge M-Series servers and EqualLogic storage. Learn best management practices for a Hyper-V R2 solution.

  2. Reference Architecture: Hyper-V® R2, PowerEdge R-Series, PowerVault

    13 Mar 2012

    Become familiar with the virtualization solution using Dell PowerEdge R710 servers, PowerVault MD3000i iSCSI storage and Microsoft Hyper-V. Learn about best practices in deploying and configuring a Dell virtualization system with Hyper-V.

  3. Reference Architecture: vSphere 4, 10 Gigabit iSCSI, PowerEdge Blades

    13 Mar 2012

    Become familiar with the virtualization solution based on VMware vSphere 4 ESXi with Dell PowerEdge blades, EqualLogic SAN and PowerConnect switches. Learn about best practices in deploying and configuring a Dell virtualization system with vSphere.

  4. Reference Architecture: vSphere 4, PowerEdge R810, EqualLogic PS6010

    13 Mar 2012

    Discover the best practices in deploying and configuring a virtualization solution based on VMware vSphere 4 ESXi with Dell PowerEdge R810 servers and EqualLogic PS6010 storage array using iSCSI boot technology.

  5. Reference Architecture: Hyper-V R2, PowerEdge R-Series, EqualLogic

    13 Mar 2012

    Learn about network architectures, storage configurations and best management practices for a virtualization solution based on Microsoft Hyper-V R2 with Dell PowerEdge R-Series servers and EqualLogic storage.

  6. Reference Architecture: Hyper-V™ R2, PowerEdge R-Series, EqualLogic

    13 Mar 2012

    Get an overview of basic and advanced solution capabilities, required components and design principles for a large enterprise virtualization solution based on Microsoft Hyper-V R2 with Dell PowerEdge R-Series servers and EqualLogic storage.

  7. Reference Architecture: vSphere Virtualization, Small and Medium Business

    13 Mar 2012

    Discover the design principles, network architecture, deployment guidelines, management practices and storage configurations of a virtualization solution based on VMware vSphere powered by Dell PowerEdge rack servers with EqualLogic storage.

  8. Reference Architecture for Microsoft Hyper-V, Dell Blades, Dell Force10 Switches

    18 Nov 2011

    Learn how to implement an enterprise network virtualization infrastructure using Dell PowerEdge blade servers, Force10 network switches, Brocade 5100 Fibre Channel switches, Compellent Storage solutions and Microsoft Hyper-V technology.

  9. Reference Architecture for VMware vSphere 5

    18 Nov 2011

    Learn how to set up, configure and deploy virtualization architectures using Dell PowerEdge servers, Force10 Ethernet switches, Brocade 5100 Fibre Channel switches, Compellent Storage Center and VMware vSphere5.

  10. Reference Architecture for VMware vSphere 4 in PowerEdge, VDX and More

    28 Oct 2011

    Review the architecture and performance of VMware vSphere in Dell PowerEdge blade servers, Brocade VDX switches and Dell Compellent storage. Discover how this solution offers scalability and optimal hardware configuration to support virtualization.

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