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A virtual environment provides for dynamic scaling of database resources, enabling more efficient allocation of resources than with physical hosts. This Ready Stack design is based on the following assumptions:
However, if you will not be using a virtualized infrastructure for some of the databases or management functions, you might want to install them on a bare-metal operating system on a dedicated physical server such as a PowerEdge R740 or R940, especially if your database deployment scales out significantly beyond what we describe in this guide. Consult with your local Dell EMC Sales team to select the appropriate option.