VM Sprawl Control

Automatically identify, reclaim, and reuse inactive and abandoned resources based on policies set at the business-unit level

VM sprawl is a primary concern facing companies that have deployed virtualization; it is not uncommon for 10-20 percent of resources to be over-provisioned, inactive, or abandoned. Reclaiming this underutilized capacity can be such a labor-intensive and time-consuming process that it is performed infrequently, if at all. DynamicOps® Virtual Resource Manager (VRM) software reduces initial over-provisioning and automates resource reclamation.

How DynamicOps Enables VM Sprawl Control

• Reduces Over-Provisioning and Unauthorized Resource Usage
  • Delivers the right-sized machine at the right service level
  • Restricts consumption to a group’s pre-allocated resources
  • Provides review and approval of workflow automation for new requests
• Automatically Reclaims and Reuses Resources
  • After lease expiration
  • After archival period
  • While coalescing snapshots
• Automates the Identification, Verification, and Reclamation of Inactive and Abandoned Resources
  • Identifies inactive, stranded, or abandoned resources with VRM reports
  • Automates the workflow required to reclaim and recycle resources
  • Monitors progress over time for continuous improvement