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Virtualization Services

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Virtualization Services

• Cloud Hosting– Shared Virtual Servers– Dedicated Servers

• Managed Server Options• Multiple Access Methods

– EarthLink Business Network– Carrier Neutral– IPsec

EarthLink VMware Cloud Hosting Service can reduce your IT operating costs by consolidating resources, simplifying IT

complexity and enabling more flexible agile service delivery through virtualization.

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What is cloud computing and virtualization?• Cloud computing:

– Delivery of computing as a service rather than a product, whereby shared resources, software and information are provided to computers and other devices

• Virtualization:– Lets multiple virtual machines

(VMs) run on a single physical machine (computer), with each VM sharing the resources of that one physical computer . Example is VMware

• Together, they offer a powerful service offering that maximizes scale and efficiencies for your business

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• Shared server resources

• Components– VMware vCPU (virtual CPU)

– GB RAM & VMware License

– GB RAID SAN Storage

• Control panel

• Redundant high availability firewalls

• Multiple operating systems – 250+ operating system variations

– Includes ability to run Windows & Linux simultaneously

Cloud Hosting

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Control Panel: Cloud Server Management

• Build your server environment

• Access via control panel to:– Start, stop and backup

cloud servers– Connect to

applications and your network

• Already have VMware environment?– Easily expand your

computing environment to EarthLink Cloud with our vCloud Powered service

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Dedicated Server Hosting

• Dedicated server resource for complete control and increased flexibility without hassle of dealing with hardware

• Packages

Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 CustomModel Dell R210 Dell R410 Dell R710 Dell R910

CPU Quad Core Intel

Dual Quad Core Intel

Dual Quad Core Intel

Dual Quad Core Intel

RAM 4 GB 8 GB 16-64 GB 32+ GB

Disk Space 500 GB SATA 2x1.0 TB SATA 6x500 GB SAS SSD

Bandwidth 1500 GB 1500 GB 3000 GB 3000 GB

Operating System Any Operating System

Monitoring Included

Firewall Optional Optional Optional Optional

File Level Backup Optional Optional Optional Optional

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• Bronze Level service is included with all options• Upgrade to more comprehensive levels based on customer needs

Managed Services Options

Bronze Silver Gold PlatinumNetwork Support Yes Yes Yes Yes

Power Support Yes Yes Yes Yes

Hardware Support Yes Yes Yes Yes

Server Reboot 1 Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited

Backup Management Yes Yes Yes Yes

Restore 1 2 4

24/7 Emergency Support Yes Yes Yes

Basic Monitoring (ping) Yes Yes Yes

Advanced Monitoring Yes Yes

OS Installation Yes Yes

OS Patches & Security Updates Yes Yes

Antivirus Services Yes Yes

OS Reloads Yes Yes

Preferential Hourly Rate Yes Yes

Performance Tuning Yes

Security Assessment Annually

Exchange Administration Available

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• Reduce time spent for your IT team on routine IT administrative tasks

• Eliminate capital investment in software and hardware that will become obsolete

• Improve backup and data protection • Increase application availability • Deliver business continuity preparedness • Enable your team to quickly respond to changing

business needs • Focus on launching applications to drive company

profitability and growth

Virtualization Services Benefits