PO1860

How to Implement a Cost Visibility and Chargeback Process Using the Resource Consumption Model

Many organizations recognize the need for chargeback as they virtualize their infrastructures, but simply do not know where to start.
In the new virtual data center where all hardware is shared, IT needs to develop new ways to report on and account for the usage of shared resources (CPU, memory, storage, network, etc.). Without cost visibility, it is impossible to put in place the financial controls necessary to implement virtualization effectively.
This workshop will walk you through a step-by-step approach for implementing chargeback and gaining cost visibility in as little as a day.

Technical Overview Session

Networking; Storage / Backup; VMware Infrastructure; Virtualization Platform / Hypervisor

1 Hour

Alex Bakman( VKernel )

Alex Bakman is the founder and CEO of VKernel, a provider of easy-to-use and quick-to-deploy virtual appliances for managing virtual server environments. Alex is a recognized expert in systems management, server virtualization, IT security, and configuration management. Prior to VKernel, he was the founder and CEO of Ecora Software, a provider of configuration audit and analytics solutions, and remains the company's chairman of the board. He is a frequent speaker at many industry events and conferences and a published author in various technology and business publications.