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	June 17, 2008 Ten Common Questions About x86 Server Virtualization It's As Much A Process Change As It Is A Technology Shift by James Staten with Galen Schreck, Walid Saleh	Average: 7  (1 rating)

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Executive Summary

Virtualization on x86-based server hardware is moving from early adopters to more mainstream adoption. However, there remain questions about the technology and its implications for the current IT environment and processes that make its implementation less than straightforward. In this report, Forrester summarizes some of the more common questions we're fielding from infrastructure and operations professionals about the technology. Moving to a virtual environment isn't as simple as an operating system (OS) upgrade or change in server design. To derive the greatest success, be prepared to make process, tool, and skill set changes.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

• 1. How do I decide if server virtualization is what I need?
• 2. What are some security concerns associated with server virtualization?
• 3. If I virtualize and a server fails, won't I lose many applications at once?
• 4. Are there monitoring tools for troubleshooting alerts?
• 5. Isn't it better to buy bigger servers that allow greater virtual consolidation?
• 6. Can different server types share the same cluster via server virtualization?
• 7. Can apps like Microsoft Exchange and SQL Server be run in a virtual environment?
• 8. How do I ensure scalability and performance of virtualized applications?
• 9. Does the added complexity of virtualization offset any savings from managing fewer servers?
• 10. If we move to virtualization, do I need to reassess my team's skill sets?

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