2011 npo you have too many servers peter campbell
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My presentation from the 2011 Marin Nonprofit Conference, submitting the thesis that, if you're a big NPO, you should virtualize; if you're small, you should move to the cloud; but you have too many servers, even if you have just one.TRANSCRIPT
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You Have TOO MANY
Servers
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Even If You Have Just
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File Server
Terminal ServerStaging ServerCase Management Server
Archive Server
Accounting Server
Test ServerPortal Server
DNS Server
DHCP Server
Time Server
Streaming Server
Licensing ServerRemote Access ServerProxy Server
Backup Server
Authentication ServerDomain Server
Mail ServerCRM Server
Web Server
Print Server
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Cost Of Maintenance
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It Can Wear You Out.
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How To Lose A Server:
• Virtualize it
• Outsource it
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Server Virtualization
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Best To Use When:
• You have a larger network (>30-50)• You have dedicated technical staff• You have legacy applications• You have high levels of app
integration• Your servers need replacing• You want energy efficiency• You want flexibility
Peter Campbell, Techcafeteria
Less Optimal for:
• Small orgs w/limited technical expertise
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Virtualization Perspective
• Multiple benefits:– Cost of energy, storage, hardware– Green computing– Dynamic server management and
deployment
• Becoming the mainstream• Best done w/centralized storage
(SAN, NAS)
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Cloud Computing
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Best To Use When:
• You’re a small org• You have little technical staff• Your computing needs are pretty
standard• You have collaboration and remote
access challenges• You can live with the security risks
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Less Optimal for:
• Larger orgs w/legacy apps and heavy app integration
• Orgs that for compliance or security needs can’t outsource data storage
• Orgs without solid Internet access
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Cloud Perspective
• “Cloud” seems nebulous and scary, but compare it to current security and risk
• Thoroughly vet the vendors and• Go with established, known vendors• Prep staff for the changes• Be mindful of shift from capital to
operating expenses
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Summary
• Large orgs can virtualize to reduce sprawl and maximize energy
• Small orgs can leave the server maintenance and upgrading to others
• Nobody needs to manage 10-30 servers anymore
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Questions?
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Thank you.
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