Hosting & Application Services White Paper
Why Virtualize?
Executive Summary
There are compelling cost- and energy-saving reasons to virtualize computing infrastructure. Hardware resources can be more efficiently utilized to consolidate devices, boost business continuity and serve high-priority applications and users.
A successful deployment requires up front preparation to determine the appropriate infrastructure components and architecture. This paper explains the potential benefits and key decisions associated with virtualization projects and how to get started.
For information on deploying a virtualized infrastructure, visit How to Virtualize, the second paper in this series.
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