HyperFlex software version 3.0 provides significant enhancements for mission-critical applications and cloud-native workloads:
• Multi-hypervisor support. In addition to VMware ESXi, HyperFlex now adds support for Microsoft Hyper-V.
• Container support. Data management enhancements include a FlexVolume driver to facilitate consistent storage of Kubernetes-managed containers, enabling the development and deployment of cloud-native applications on HyperFlex.
• Enterprise application validation. HyperFlex is ready for a wide range of applications, with workload profiles and sizing tools available to assist in application migration projects. In addition to Cisco's design and deployment guides for Virtual Server Infrastructure (VSI) and Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI), these are now also available for mission-critical databases, analytics applications, and ERP systems, including Oracle, SQL, SAP, Microsoft Exchange, and Splunk.
HyperFlex is a platform designed for the multi-cloud era, leveraging integration with Cisco's multi-cloud software portfolio:
• Application performance monitoring. AppDynamics with HyperFlex enables performance monitoring of hybrid applications running on HyperFlex and across multiple clouds.
• Application placement. Cisco Workload Optimization Manager (CWOM) for HyperFlex helps customers with automated workload analysis and placement.
• Cloud management. Announced last year, CloudCenter for HyperFlex simplifies workload lifecycle management across one or multiple public and private clouds.
• Private cloud. CloudCenter for HyperFlex simplifies the development and management of virtual machines, containers, and applications, making it easier for developers and administrators to use private cloud environments.
• Enhanced on-premises scalability and resilience. HyperFlex clusters now scale to up to 64 nodes with greater resilience through fully automated Availability Zones, meeting the demands of customers with higher virtual machine density.
• Stretched cluster configuration across data centers. To meet data protection and application high availability requirements, HyperFlex can now be configured in stretch cluster mode for nearby data center environments, such as campuses and metropolitan areas.
• Cloud-based management across data centers. Cisco Intersight now supports HyperFlex Cloud Deployment, extending the simplicity of deployment and management to any remote location.
