Virtual Machine Manufacturing Methods and Media

Abstract

A method for manufacturing an information handling system is disclosed wherein the method includes receiving an order for an information handling system (IHS), wherein the IHS comprises at least one virtual machine (VM) and determining a number of physical systems and an amount of storage required for the IHS. The method may also include providing the number of physical systems and the amount of storage and providing virtualization software for the number of physical systems, wherein the virtualization software is utilized to create the at least one virtual machine. The method further includes pre-configuring a plurality of parameters for the at least one VM.

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BACKGROUND[0001]1. Technical Field[0002]The present disclosure relates generally to the field of information handling systems, and, more specifically, the disclosure relates to manufacturing information handling systems and virtual machines.[0003]2. Background Information[0004]As the value and use of information continues to increase, individuals and businesses seek additional ways to process and store information. One option available to users is an information handling system. An information handling system generally processes, compiles, stores, and / or communicates information or data for business, personal, or other purposes thereby allowing users to take advantage of the value of the information. Because technology and information handling needs and requirements vary between different users or applications, information handling systems may also vary regarding what information is handled, how the information is handled, how much information is processed, stored, or communicated, ...

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Benefits of technology

This approach simplifies the process for customers by pre-configuring virtual machines and features, reducing customer effort and potential errors, and enhancing satisfaction by providing a ready-to-use information handling system.

Problems solved by technology

Features, such as failover clustering to provide high availability, fibre channel storage to provide storage networking, and internet small computer system interface (iSCSI) to provide shared storage, may be desired by a customer, but may increase the complexity of configuring the VMs and features on the physical systems.

In some cases, determining the number of physical systems and amount of storage needed to set up VMs and other desired features may be a complicated process that makes it difficult for some customers to determine the products that may be needed from a manufacturer.

Further, configuring VMs and setting up other features on the physical systems may be difficult as well, which may also lead to customer dissatisfaction.

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