Best Practice Report

Ten Common Questions About x86 Server Virtualization

It's As Much A Process Change As It Is A Technology Shift

James Staten
 and  two contributors
Jun 17, 2008

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.

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