Network Services is currently working with 3 vendors (IBM, Dell, and Sun) to find a solution for consolidating our servers. So far, we have met with our Sun vendor (Collier Computing) most extensively, and we are looking forward to our meeting with our IBM vendor (TSG USA) this morning.

Here is what we’ve discovered that we will be able to do through the process so far.

• Consolidate all of our servers down to one rack.
• A consolidated SAN storage solution allowing for expansion.
• VMWare will be a large part of the consolidation.
• Moving from 30 servers to potentially under 10.
• Include all servers in on this project including new Banner servers.
• The time line is yet to be determined, but it is based on a number of factors including cost and the timing of the new Banner project.
• Backup (Cold Swap), and Development servers will remain on the old servers.

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