Private Cloud Overview
Overview
This report provides a detailed analysis of private cloud infrastructure, including platforms such as Hyper-V, VMware, and Nutanix. It is designed to help users monitor private cloud efficiency, assess virtual machine (VM) distribution, and review infrastructure hierarchy for effective resource optimization.
Report Highlights
The report delivers comprehensive insights into private cloud performance and structure. Key sections include:
- Total Estimated Recoverable Compute
Analyzes CPU and memory usage per host to identify underutilized or overburdened resources. This helps highlight areas where compute can be reclaimed or rebalanced. (A visual representation will be included here.)
- Virtual Environment Density (New)
Displays the type of private cloud (e.g., VMware, Nutanix, Hyper-V), with host names and the number of guest VMs each host is running. Useful for understanding workload distribution and identifying potential consolidation opportunities.
- Guests per Host
Shows the total number of guest VMs per host, categorized by cloud platform.
- Private Cloud Structure
Visualizes the hierarchical setup of the private cloud, including datacenters, clusters, hosts, and guest VMs.
Users can select "View All Hosts" to explore additional data and perform deeper analysis.
Key Metrics & Value Drivers
This report supports strategic decision-making by providing:
- Recoverable Compute Insights (Updated)
Reveals under- or overutilized hosts based on CPU and memory metrics to help optimize resource allocation.
- Virtual Environment Density Overview (New)
Offers a breakdown of private cloud platforms, showing guest-to-host distribution to support optimization and load balancing.
- Guest-to-Host Utilization
Helps assess host efficiency and workload distribution to improve performance and resource usage.
- Infrastructure Visibility
Offers a clear representation of the private cloud environment to support capacity planning and infrastructure management.
Data Sources & Calculation Methods
Data used in this report is collected from cloud management platforms and infrastructure monitoring tools. Calculations are based on:
- Total Estimated Recoverable Compute (Updated)
Derived by analyzing CPU and memory usage across hosts to detect underused or overburdened resources.
- Virtual Environment Density (New)
Pulled from hypervisor tools, mapping host names, platform types, and guest VM counts.
- Guests per Host
Collected from hypervisor management systems and cloud monitoring platforms.
- Private Cloud Structure Data
Compiled from cloud inventory databases and infrastructure configuration files.
Conclusion
This report provides vital insights into private cloud efficiency and structure. By leveraging data on compute utilization and VM density, organizations can enhance resource efficiency, balance workloads, and scale infrastructure effectively within their private cloud environments.