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1-2 Getting Started with Logical Partitions
1.1 Reasons for Partitioning
Partitioning can be used for various reasons, including the
consolidation of computing resources into one system or increasing the
efficiency of an existing system.
Figure 1–2 Consolidating Resources by Using Partitioning
BEFORE AFTER
Server
running 24/7
air pollution
monitoring and
simulation for
greater
Los Angeles
Small server
running office
applications
Medium-sized server
running audio-visual design
group
Partition 0
Partition 1
Partition 2
AlphaServer GS140
running 3 instances of
Compaq Tru64 UNIX
using logical partitions
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