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Misconceptions of Virtualization

Server virtualization is becoming increasingly popular as a strategy to reduce costs and streamline operations

Server virtualization is becoming increasingly popular as a strategy to reduce costs and streamline operations, and is often seen as a relatively simple way to reduce personnel requirements, save money on software licenses, and increase reliability. In reality, however, virtualization raises technical and resource issues that require careful planning, as well as coordination with business users. Ideally, virtualization is only one component of a broader resource optimization strategy, rather than an end in itself. This discussion will examine some of the common misperceptions surrounding server virtualization, and outline the basic elements of an optimized approach to infrastructure management.

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Tim Pacileo is an Executive Consultant specializing in IT strategy; architecture design; sourcing; enterprise application selection, implementation and oversight; business continuity planning; software and hardware evaluation and selection; and infrastructure design, focusing on data center and server consolidation, storage area networks (SANs). Prior to joining Compass, he was with Gartner Consulting.

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Virtualization Desk 10/11/07 05:26:49 PM EDT

Server virtualization is becoming increasingly popular as a strategy to reduce costs and streamline operations, and is often seen as a relatively simple way to reduce personnel requirements, save money on software licenses, and increase reliability. In reality, however, virtualization raises technical and resource issues that require careful planning, as well as coordination with business users. Ideally, virtualization is only one component of a broader resource optimization strategy, rather than an end in itself. This discussion will examine some of the common misperceptions surrounding server virtualization, and outline the basic elements of an optimized approach to infrastructure management.