Hosting For Several Companies On One Computer - Sun Microsystems SOLARIS 10 Manual

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Solaris 10 Container Guide - 3.1 3. Use Cases

3.14. Hosting for several companies on one computer

Requirement
[ug] An application service provider operates systems for a variety of companies. The systems are
underutilized.
Solution
[ug] The applications are consolidated into zones on one computer. The details:
Separate file systems for each zone.
Option: Server integration into the company networks via NAT.
Option: Software installation per mount.
Assessment
[ug] This use case has the following characteristics:
The application service provider saves data center space, energy and cooling. He is therefore
able to offer his services at a lower price.
The ASP's customer can purchase the service at a more favorable price.
Company
network B
Company
network A
Figure 18: [dd] Use case: Hosting for different companies on one computer
Company
network C
Public
network
Company Company
A B
Global Zone
System
NAT
Com-
Company Company
pany
C D
Effective: 30/11/2009
Company
network D
Company
network E
E
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