Diversity Reduction

Most data centers are far more diverse than management realizes. Even within a given OS revision level there are frequently many variations in the way systems are configured.  This diversity makes systems management more complicated and negatively impacts service levels.

Server consolidation naturally lessens diversity through a reduction in the number of servers. CiRBA provides unprecedented visibility into the diversity levels of an environment. CiRBA’s color coded mapping quickly illustrates where diversity could be problematic. CiRBA Rules enable administrators to view an environment in a variety of ways in order to bring this diversity to light.  Detailed lists enable administrators to pinpoint the changes required to bring servers back in line.

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