pre-con ed: beyond software compliance: show me the money - simulation and optimization

Pre-Con Ed: Beyond Software Compliance: Show Me the Money - Simulation and Optimization

Michel Avenel - Sr. Principal Product Manager - CA Technologies

AMX24E

AGILE MANAGEMENT

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Agenda

WHAT IS OPTIMIZATION

USE CASE: MICROSOFT WINDOWS SERVER OPTIMIZATION

VALUE POINTS

USE CASE: ORACLE CLUSTER OPTIMIZATION (SIMULATION)

LICENSE BENCHMARKING

CALL TO ACTION

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CA’s Software Asset Management Optimization and Simulation

Optimization is understanding, in a dynamic environment,

your software usage at any given moment

and deploying the best license option.


CA IT Asset Manager – Software Asset Management

Functionality only available within CA IT Asset Manager CA ITAM) - Software Asset Management Optimization and Simulation Module

Ability to simulate different combinations of IT-infrastructure scenarios and licensing conditions

“Sandbox“ environment provides clear separation of production and simulation data

Instant calculation of demand and potential compliance risk for simulated topologies

Optimization and Simulation

Demand calculation based on existing reference price data

Fully graphical approach with new design elements (e.g. retractable sidebar)

“Topology Wizard” to assist with the creation of different topology types

Interactive Topology Editor allows on-the-fly creation of different licensing scenarios

Reporting compares demand/compliance relevance across scenarios


Microsoft Windows ServerOptimization Use Case


Case 1: Microsoft Windows Server Optimization

Problem:

Datacenter Team installs Windows Server Standard on all servers

Windows Server Datacenter licenses are available

How to identify which topologies should be licensed with Windows Server Datacenter?

Solution:

CA ITAM – Software Asset Management –Demand Optimization


Compliance View (Pre-Optimization)CA ITAM – Software Asset Management – Optimization and Simulation Module

View of Current License Position: Over-licensed: $3.5 million <=> Under-licensed: $14.6 million


First Cluster: Topology View


The cluster examined is quite large. Initial Result: Datacenter is a safe licensing strategy.

…now we need to review other clusters. (time allocation: days/weeks)

First Cluster: Manual Optimization Review


First Cluster: OSM Optimization Review

View optimal Datacenter license position quickly.

Document

findings &

projected

savings.

Time allocation: 1 hour (w/ long coffee break)


Second Cluster: Topology View


Second Cluster: Manual Optimization Review

The cluster examined is much smaller. Result: Calculation the optimal configuration involves complicate formulas.

This will take days with no guarantee of accuracy.


Second Cluster: OSM Optimization Review

OSM performs the calculations and reports its findings.

Result: No matter how the small the savings, they are available at a glance.


Second Cluster: Implement Results

Action the report individually or “en masse”. (4 clicks)

Result: No matter how the small the savings, they are available at a glance.

From an

organization

of a similar

size


Case 1: OSM Optimization Summary

OSM identified Windows Server over-licensing by $2.7 million w\ new licensing

Reduced licensing risk: OSM reduced under-licensing by $14.6 million

Achieved $800k in Savings ($3.5M in original license overage – $2.7M w/ new license overage)


Optimizing Oracle ClusterSimulation Use Case


Case 2: Oracle Database Enterprise

Problem:

A special CIO project is underway

Oracle Database Enterprise is required

A deployment recommendation is required to minimizes software cost

Solution:

CA ITAM – Software Asset Management – Simulation features


Create Scenarios

Reviewing two possible deployment scenarios:

1. Install on a new virtualized ESX Host

2. Add CPUs to an existing Oracle cluster to support more VMs


Scenario 1: Install New Virtualized ESX Host

Quickly visualize the ESX Host topology (in seconds)

1. No impact to actual demand

2. Edit topology on-the-fly (as neededby the business)

3. Refresh cost ofdemand withevery change


Scenario 2: Add CPUs to existing Cluster

No impact to actual demand

Edit topology on-the-fly (as needed by the business)

Refresh cost of demand with every change


Scenario 2: Before Adding CPUs

Demand

Cost of

$479K

CPUs:

4 CPUs /

8 Cores


Scenario 2: After Adding CPUs

Demand

Cost of

$616K

CPUs:

8 CPUs /

16 Cores

Result: Increased Cost of $137K (Revised Cost $616K – Original Cost $479K)


Case 2: Compare Scenario 1 & 2 Outcomes

Compare the costs of each scenario to determine if investment is required:

Detailed

Cost

Calculation


License BenchmarkingIdentifying Savings via Continuous License Monitoring


Case 3: Benchmarking

Problem:– Your demand has suddenly sky-rocketed

– How do you determine whether a rogue installation is at fault?

Solution:– CA IT Asset Manager – Software Asset Management – License

Cost Installation Report


Case 3: Benchmarking

One rogue install can guzzle all your licenses away

CA continuously monitors and optimizes to identify additional savings


Case 3: Benchmarking – Case Study

Single Oracle Installation on one virtual machine requires full cluster licensing

Costs: $380K ($23.75K per license)


Case 3: Benchmarking – Case Study

Separate the server as standalone: $142,500Move the installation to a licensed cluster: $0


Call to Action: Microsoft Server License ChangesLeveraging CA to Optimize Your Microsoft Server License Position


An Upcoming Microsoft License Metric Change

As of 3rd quarter of 2016, the Windows Server metric will change to core with Windows Server 2016.


Microsoft Conditions

To support the transition of customers with Software Assurance to Windows Server 2016, core grants will be provided for existing licensed servers:


By Failing To Act

…any shortfall in license coverage will need to be addressed in the form of additional license purchases


How can CA Help?

CA ITAM – Software Asset Management – Optimization and Simulation can model the licensing impacts and avoid the purchases of additional licenses.

1 Build or closeA server scenario

2 Quickly edit theSimulation details

3 Instantly calculate licenseCost for “what if” scenario

Add a physical device

Switch to software partition

Switch to hardwarepartition

Add aCluster

Restriction

ClusterRestriction

ProductPrices

Number ofCores

Number ofProcessors

Number ofVirtualLayers

InstalledProducts

Sub-CapacityLicensing

Entire ServerArchitecture

Missing DetailsOr Product

Prices

Exact dollarInvestment

Needed

LicenseDemand

Per Scenario

LicenseDemand

Per Product


Business Case: Hard $ Savings Use CaseTotal Cost Impact of Doing Nothing vs. Licensing Optimized Infrastructure

Physical Servers Qty ~cost / 2- core pack

Windows Std Svr <= 16 cores 77 $882

Windows Std Svr > 16 cores 103 $6155+

Windows Data Center Svr <= 16 cores 129 $6155

Windows Data Center Svr > 16 cores 176 $6155+

Current Status57% of clusters licensing with Standard Edition licensing

That required Datacenter features58% of servers running with 16+ cores

After 2016Additional core licenses for 279 servers and migrate

103 servers to Windows Datacenter due to“feature parity” going away

Available Options:

Cost of doing nothing:Purchase 4464 core licenses or 279 2 packs plus Datacenter upgrade licenses (cost: $1.72M)

Proactively identify relevant servers, simulate impactand required changes with OSM:Receive all cores for free with correct number of cores prior to license change (~$4.3M in license savings)


Optimization and Simulation Value PointsValue of the Operational Activities and to the Business


Simulation: See The Future

Simulate different topologies of IT infrastructure and licensing conditions

Compare server simulations to find the most cost-effective scenario

Instantly calculate the risk of compliance for any data center design


Simulation: Significant Savings in the Datacenter

With CA’s Optimization and Simulation capabilities, Software Asset Managers can model the licensing impacts and avoid the purchases of additional licenses.

1 Build or closeA server scenario

2 Quickly edit theSimulation details

3 Instantly calculate licenseCost for “what if” scenario

Add a physical device

Switch to software partition

Switch to hardwarepartition

Add aCluster

Restriction

ClusterRestriction

ProductPrices

Number ofCores

Number ofProcessors

Number ofVirtualLayers

InstalledProducts

Sub-CapacityLicensing

Entire ServerArchitecture

Missing DetailsOr Product

Prices

Exact dollarInvestment

Needed

LicenseDemand

Per Scenario

LicenseDemand

Per Product


Optimization: Without Making Infrastructure Changes


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Must See Demos

Service Desk and Support Analyst xFlow Experience

Software and

Hardware Asset Management

Request

Management and Self-service

Management

Insights –

Reporting and

Dashboards


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