The software-defined data model enables MSPs to more effectively meet customers’ needs, but the first step to the SDDC is deciding which implementation option will work best. All elements of an SDDC are virtualized--from servers to storage to the network. Hardware is managed via software, which enables organizations to effectively allocate resources and scale up and down as needed. Managed service providers that implement software-defined data centers have a huge leg up on the competition, as it enables them to meet customer needs not just quickly and flexibly, but also proactively.
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