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Challenge: Ensuring optimal performance and compatibility
One of the challenges faced by users of Intel® products is the need to achieve optimal performance and ensure compatibility with Intel® hardware and software. Configuring and fine-tuning systems to fully leverage the capabilities of Intel® products can be a complex task, requiring in-depth knowledge of the underlying technologies and potential interactions between different components.
Solution: Intel® Verified Reference Configuration (VRC)
Intel® has introduced a groundbreaking evolution in addressing this challenge by adopting the Verified Reference Configuration (VRC) approach, which supersedes the previous Intel Best Known Configuration (BKC).
By embracing the Verified Reference Configuration (VRC), users unlock the advantages of a thoroughly pretested and endorsed configuration. This configuration curtails the potential for issues and magnifies the performance and functionality of Intel products. VRC encompasses an array of constituents consisting of hardware elements, firmware iterations, drivers, and software arrangements that Intel® has rigorously evaluated and honed.
The Verified Reference Configuration (VRC) is a comprehensive compass and touchstone that caters to users, system integrators, and enterprise clientele pursuing the zenith in performance and concordance with Intel® products. It furnishes directives and optimal practices for the setup, arrangement, and fine-tuning of systems, bearing in mind the distinctive attributes and requisites of Intel® hardware and software.
Aligning with the Verified Reference Configuration (VRC) augments user confidence in sidestepping compatibility snags, surging towards elevated performance tiers, and cementing a more steadfast and dependable system operation. Adhering to VRC guidelines also furnishes the gateway to leveraging Intel®-provided specific features and enhancements, unlocking the full potential of Intel®-powered solutions.
Crucially, Intel® maintains a regimen of regular updates and the release of fresh iterations of the Verified Reference Configuration (VRC), incorporating the vanguard in technologies, hardware progression, and software enhancements. Consult official Intel® documentation, whitepapers, and support resources for the most current, accurate, and detailed information concerning the Verified Reference Configuration (VRC), tailored to users’ Intel® products and application scenarios.
Intel Verified Reference Configuration for Network Function Virtualization Infrastructure (NFVI) v4 and Secure Access Service Edge on Red Hat* OpenShift Container Platform (RHOCP*): https://networkbuilders.intel.com/docs/networkbuilders/intel-vrc-for-network-function-virtualization-infrastructure-nfvi-v4-and-sase-on-red-hat-openshift-container-platform-rhocp-1684229011.pdf