Virtual Partitions Overview
HP Virtual Partitions (vPars) allows the hardware of a single server to be divided into separate entities, each of which is capable of running a distinct operating system. This allows the workloads on multiple servers, none of which are fully utilizing their allocated hardware, to be combined to a single server and yet retain their operating system isolation. Figure 5-1 is a diagram showing three traditional servers running separate operating systems and workloads. Certainly the three workloads could be combined on one server without vPars; however, it is common for workloads to require some level of isolation. Operating system isolation is commonly used to provide the workload separation.
Figure 5-1. Workloads in ...
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