What is hyperconvergence?

Hyperconvergence is a style of data centre architecture that simplifies the management of systems by shifting the way that operators and administrators approach their systems. Whereas data centres are traditionally viewed as complex networks of devices, nodes and storage devices, the hyperconvergence approach recasts systems as transportation networks for software and transactions. 

How is hyperconvergence achieved?

There are a number of components make hyperconvergence possible:

• Applications and the servers hosting them are managed on a single platform
• Compute capacity, file storage, memory and network connectivity are collected together and managed individually like public utilities.
• The emphasis is placed on workloads: each workload is packaged within a particular class for ease of management.  
• The emphasis shifts from the maintenance of machines to the accessibility and functionality of software. The functionality of services is more important than the reliability of servers.