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| IBM's 3D Data Center Lets Users Remotely Manage Real Systems In Virtual World |
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posted by Editor
on Wednesday February 27, @01:12AM
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IBM announced technology that recreates 3D representations of IT data centers in a secure virtual world. The experience is designed to help administrators better monitor and manage the entire IT platform by allowing them to navigate an immersive 3D environment containing familiar structures such as servers, power equipment, and displays. The 3D data center collects real-time data from different facilities in the real world, and uses physical metaphors to visualize hot spots, data flow, and server utilization (so an overloaded server appears to be spitting flames etc). Since the 3D datacenter is truly a multi-user virtual world, administrators can collaborate on solving problems through a shared experience. The environment can also be used as a modeling and simulation tool. The system was implemented using OpenSIM, an open source Virtual Worlds Server that can be used to create a Second Life-like environment running in a standalone mode, or connected to other OpenSim instances through built-in grid technology. This YouTube video shows a demo of the 3D Data Center in action, and this brochure (PDF) explains the concepts behind its design.
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