What Is the Service?
Virtual server hosting uses technology that makes one server appear to mimic multiple servers running at one time. This hosting is more efficient in server capacity, hardware, and energy usage.
MSU IT provides enterprise-level virtual server hosting to departments. The service offers access to the same high-performance, high-availability hardware, and security features that MSU uses to deliver mission-critical applications and systems.
Benefits of virtualization:
- Reduced overall cost of hardware including server and cooling system
- Increased energy savings in terms of server energy and cooling
- Added opportunity for IT service continuity in the event of a disaster
- Improved security of university data and IT assets
- Enhanced physical protection through video surveillance and restricted access to the data center environment
- Optional central backup for off-site storage of valuable information
Who Is Eligible to Use It?
MSU departments may request and use virtual servers.
Where Can I Get It?
MSU IT offers managed virtualization services, where we maintain the operating system and applications for you. Features of self-managed virtualization services include:
- Server with guest operating system
- Pricing dependent on department needs
- Managed guests include:
- Windows or Red Hat install
- System administration
- Firewall
- Antivirus installation
- Patching
- Intrusion detection
- Backup
- Monitoring
If you would prefer self-managed virtualization services, please visit Self-Managed Virtualization Services.
How Do I Use It?
Managed and self-managed servers will be accessed differently.