Servers: Database consolidation on Dell PowerEdge R810 servers1402,0004,0006,0008,00010,00012,00024 HP ProLiantDL385 solutions1 Dell PowerEdgeR810 solutionWattsIdle power usage: 24 HP ProLiant DL385solutions vs. 1 Dell PowerEdge R810 solutionFigure 5. Simulated idle power savings – 24 HP ProLiant DL385 solutionsversus a single Dell PowerEdge R810 solution. Lower idle power is better.We show you how: Preparing the moveWe have shown why you should consolidate your older databasesto a single Dell PowerEdge R810 with four Intel Xeon Processor7500 series. Now we address the next question: How to accomplishthis? We discuss planning issues, setup of the Dell PowerEdge R810with Dell EqualLogic PS5000XV storage, the actual migration usinga simple backup/restore method, and post-migrationconsiderations.Evaluating your databasesAs with any migration or consolidation, planning is a key element.You must be aware of many specific details related to each physicalserver you target for consolidation, including the maintenancewindow in which you will migrate the server to its newenvironment, the users the move will affect, and the configurationtasks necessary to assimilate the databases into your consolidatedenvironment. A more comprehensive example survey appears in