VMware ESXi scale up vs. scale out
Hello...
Examining our VMware practice and would like to know the general practice there in the implementation of the VMware Cluster - is - this most common Scale-out or intensify the servers for example. use 4 - Way 2-way servers vs servers?
Of course 4 - Way will provide more high level of consolidation and the density of the VM due to the number of vCPU while 2-way will be lower, but there are other arguments for example. implemented under your eggs in the same basket. From the cost perspective it seems 4 channels will be more profitable.
All comments...
See you soon...
I agree with Philly. We prefer 2 outlet configuration and evolution, preference blades as well. If you always rack mounted, I strongly suggest looking into blades.
Some people swear by taking 4, but you hit usually means of memory limits until you hit CPU limits.
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