Technical definition
Hyperconverged infrastructure streamlines the
deployment, management and scaling of data-
center resources by combining x86-based server
and storage resources with intelligent software
in a turnkey software-defined solution. Separate
servers, storage networks and storage arrays can
be replaced with a single hyperconverged solution
to create an agile datacenter that easily scales
with your business.
Less-technical definition
It breaks down the legacy storage silos of 3-tier
infrastructure, reducing complexity, and allowing
for superior performance and resilience.
The most simple definition
Remember when you wished for your nights,
weekends, and holidays back when you blew
out your birthday candles this past year? HCI
is your wish granted. (The sysadmin in this video
went as far as to say it gave him his life back!)
1. JUST WHAT IS
HYPERCONVERGED
INFRASTRUCTURE?
BONUS RESOURCE: You can read
The Definitive Guide to Hyperconverged
Infrastructure for a complete drilldown.
