Technical definition
Hyperconverged infrastructure combines
compute, networking, and storage into a single
distributed platform deployed in clusters and
powered by an intelligent software layer that
can be deployed quickly, scaled seamlessly,
and managed effortlessly. Separate tiers of
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 traditional infrastructure, reducing
complexity and enabling 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.
