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EMC IT talked about entire BPC on HANA project only took 2 1/2 months from start to Prod!!

Out of the box 99.9% availability with VMware HA

I am a big fan of snapshots for Hana because it allows you roll back after an unsuccessful patch install. Huge headache until now

live migration (vMotion) of 512GB virtual Hana instance in under 10min

EMC IT had data retrieval activities improvements greater than 400% running BPC on Virtualized #HANA

Also Hana service providers need virtualized hana

Virtualizing #SAPHANA allows Service Providers the flexibility, scalability and efficiency they need to provide a profitable HEC offering to their clients.

Every Service Provider and Systems Integrator we've engaged in a #HEC discussion immediately asks about virtualizing #SAPHANA - it's critical to the way SPs do business. Standardized, reusable infrastructure sized to fit the client's needs.

For more details on the benefits #EMC IT has gained running Virtualized SAP HANA, please read:
http://www.emc.com/collateral/emc-perspective/h112853-sap-redefined-ep.pdf

Some folks thought there would be issues with Performance when Virtualizing SAP HANA - are there? I hear no.

If @matthewtheurer is near his twitter, maybe he can tell us why virtualizing #SAPHANA is important to @Virtustream ?

In fact, SAP Ken Tsai says, "We're happy to say that in the tests we have seen, by and large if the customer follows the deployment guidance – one single VM in the preconfigured and certified appliance – the performance is very close to the bare metal..."

@sylvie75015 He follows that up by saying,"The performance tradeoff is not significant."

@CStreubert snapshots will change big time with #DSSD and virtualization

#EMC IT has visions of continuing to leverage Virtualized #HANA for downstream SAP applications planned for migration to #SAP HANA, both in OLAP and OLTP applications.

Considering the improvements #SAPHANA delivers - reports generated 300x faster - would you really notice if your reporting was 270x faster instead because of virtualization? :-)

Here's a consolidation of some of the content with several links to blogs about Virtualized #HANA http://scn.sap.com/blogs/SylvieEMC/2014/05/06/customers-can-now-gain-the-combined-benefits-of-in-memory-computing-with-virtualization

Virtualizing #SAP #HANA with #VMware like #EMC IT did allows for reduced infrastructure demand and thus cost management.

You can follow the EMC IT SAP HANA deployment @PutitonHANA for some real-time thoughts, advice, best-practices, and have questions answered! In real-time of course! @ReidTechBoston

Virtualizing #SAPHANA allows for a more efficient HA model. Instead of typical #HANA 1+1 HA, use #VMware HA, and save on costs for standby resources while still enjoying 99.9% availability!

@virtualwonton EMC IT Says, "By implementing a storage-based replication strategy to support zero data loss Disaster Recovery solutions, we foresee further management of costs with a reduced compute footprint in the DR instances".

EMC IT's @ReidTechBOS says, "We have increased capacity of #SAP #HANA 5X without growing headcount, are experiencing 99.9% uptime, can deploy new SAP HANA instances in minutes and are realizing significant OPEX and CAPEX reductions." What's better?

You can follow the #EMC IT #SAP #HANA deployment @PutitonHANA for some real-time thoughts, advice, best-practices, and have questions answered! In real-time of course! @ReidTechBOS

Lots of updates and new innovation ahead, we've only begun our journey!

Welcome @ReidTechBos - What does the future hold for #EMC IT and Virtualized #SAP #HANA - especially now with SAP's support, not to mention the EMC Data Protection support for all HANA deployments!

First things first, BW on HANA of course!

Looking to expand Suite on #HANA for CRM in up in running in Dev landscapes now. Perhaps a few other SAP core Apps too as they go GA.

And what benefits to you expect from expanding Suite on #HANA for CRM?

@ReidTechBOS What benefits do you expect from expansion? Customers are asking about ROI - sounds like you are getting them.

Would be all about performance for Enabling our Sales Organization. Has to perform at the speed of business!

@ReidTechBOS #EMC Data Domain provides the backup for #SAP Landscape - tell us about that. Benefits of Data Protection - critical strategy. @DanTheBackupMan

Log Volumes, Data Volumes, Config Files have to be in synch and protects, #DataDomain core component to protect all 3 for restore point.

Also can be scheduled or done via Ad Hoc to provide Check Point / Restore Prior to patching.

@ReidTechBOS http://youtu.be/CAeh2xB-f1A

@henrikwagner73 and @it360eu talking #EMCElect & #SAPMentors collaboration & joint engagement on #theCube

Fabulous interview on #theCube @emcworld https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qbwAn4D9GLo

VCE hit billion dollar goal in 2013; vBlock has achieved product market fit

VCE on a $1.8B run-rate, says Akkiraju. The value proposition of Vblock has been accepted by the market. #theCUBE

how much turf can they take with the mkt changing so fast

Dave Vellante asked the TAM expansion question to CEO of @VCE nice Q&A

they launched an xtremeIO vblock last year going well says Praveen

Customers want to deploy a simpler data center solution, not just hardware. So we expanded out capabilities to integrate the application stack, not just hardware. Akkiraju on #theCUBE

Our vision is to go from providing a best-in-breed converged infrastructure to providing the help customers need to make the conversion to the cloud, says Praveen Akkiraju on @theCUBE

Best in breed is not disruptive or is it.. I think disruption levels silos or best of breed incumbants

I am curious about how converged infrastructure affects customers converting to cloud when it comes to dev changes to apps--with more application stacks available, I see virtalization being the go-to tool, I did hear VDI mentioned.

@kytsune great question there are tools for handling software development life cycles - I will submit this question to #theCUBE

The DSSD purchase "is a bold move by EMC. It will be critical technology in the infrastructure." Pat Gelsinger on #TheCube.

"This is clearly a hybrid world. As we laid out the position on hybrid, the rest of the industry is following us." Pat Gelsinger live on #TheCUBE

Clearly hybrid world... Interesting comment, expected?

Valuation out of control says Pat Gelsinger good to see them get pulled back

VMware is investing and growing very rapidly. Aggressive partnering is the key says Pat

I'm not shocked. I not sure EMC can take credit for being the first to see it. A few years ago the attitude toward cloud was "not in our shop." Now it's hybrid. In 10 years?

Federation helped finance Airwatch

"It’s the mobile cloud era. It is uniquely to secure management for all the mobile devices out there. That’s where Airwatch comes in." Pat Gelsinger on #TheCube

"All the vendors whose market position is tied to a hardware approach will see flat to declining business over the next 7 years. The whole business will shift. Pat Gelsinger on #TheCube