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Nutanix is a leading hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) solution that integrates computing, virtualization, storage, and networking into a single, software-defined platform. Founded in 2009, Nutanix aims to simplify data center operations by eliminating the need for traditional siloed infrastructure. Its flagship product, the Nutanix Enterprise Cloud OS, provides a unified platform for running applications and managing infrastructure across private, public, and hybrid clouds.
- Unified Platform: Combines compute, storage, and virtualization into a single, scalable solution.
- Simplified Management: Reduces complexity by eliminating the need for separate storage arrays, servers, and networking hardware.
- Scalability: Easily scale out by adding nodes to the cluster, allowing for linear performance and capacity growth.
- Acropolis Hypervisor (AHV): A built-in, high-performance hypervisor optimized for Nutanix environments.
- Acropolis App Mobility: Enables seamless migration of applications between different environments (e.g., on-premises to public cloud).
- Acropolis File Services: Provides scalable file storage for virtual machines and containers.
- Prism Central: A centralized management plane for monitoring and managing multiple Nutanix clusters.
- Prism Pro: Offers advanced analytics, automation, and self-service capabilities for IT operations.
- One-Click Upgrades: Simplifies the process of updating the Nutanix software stack.
- Distributed Storage Fabric: Uses a distributed architecture to store data across all nodes in the cluster, ensuring high availability and performance.
- Data Protection: Features like snapshots, replication, and erasure coding protect against data loss.
- Data Locality: Ensures that data is stored close to the compute resources that access it, reducing latency.
- Multi-Hypervisor Support: Supports Nutanix AHV, VMware ESXi, and Microsoft Hyper-V.
- Kubernetes Integration: Provides native support for running containerized applications with Nutanix Karbon.
- Nutanix Xi Cloud Services: Extends Nutanix capabilities to public clouds like AWS and Azure.
- Hybrid Cloud Management: Enables seamless workload mobility between on-premises and cloud environments.
- Role-Based Access Control (RBAC): Ensures secure access to resources based on user roles.
- Encryption: Supports data encryption at rest and in transit.
- Compliance: Meets industry standards and regulations for data security and privacy.
- Metro Availability: Provides synchronous replication between clusters for zero RPO (Recovery Point Objective).
- Asynchronous Replication: Supports replication to remote sites for disaster recovery.
Nutanix is used across a variety of industries and applications, including:
- Enterprise Virtualization: Consolidate virtual machines and simplify IT infrastructure.
- Private and Hybrid Cloud: Build and manage cloud environments with ease.
- Disaster Recovery: Ensure business continuity with robust replication and failover capabilities.
- DevOps and Containers: Support modern application development with Kubernetes integration.
- Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI): Deploy and manage virtual desktops efficiently.
Nutanix runs on a variety of hardware platforms, including:
- Nutanix NX Series: Pre-configured appliances optimized for Nutanix software.
- Dell EMC XC Series: Co-engineered with Dell EMC for enterprise-grade performance.
- Lenovo HX Series: Designed in collaboration with Lenovo for scalable infrastructure.
- HPE ProLiant DX: Optimized for Nutanix software on HPE hardware.
For custom deployments, Nutanix software can also run on certified third-party servers.
Nutanix offers several licensing options:
- Starter: Entry-level licensing for small deployments.
- Pro: Advanced features for mid-sized environments.
- Ultimate: Comprehensive licensing for enterprise-grade deployments.
- Subscription-Based: Optional support and software updates are available through subscription plans.
Nutanix is a powerful and flexible hyperconverged infrastructure solution that simplifies data center operations by integrating compute, storage, and virtualization into a single platform. Its focus on ease of use, scalability, and hybrid cloud capabilities makes it a popular choice for enterprises looking to modernize their IT infrastructure.
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