Real World Virtualization: Realizing the Business Benefits of Application and Server Virtualization

摘要

Do you believe virtualization is the answer to squeezing more value out of IT? Depending on whom you talk to, it is either over-hyped or the silver bullet. Like most advanced technologies, the answer lies somewhere in between. However, you cannot deny the strong growth of virtualization technologies. Application virtualization is the new fancy trendy name for server-based computing. However, instead of installing applications on desktops, the applications are installed in a server farm for secure, remote access. Server virtualization allows you to take multiple physical servers and create the same number of virtual servers, or "machines," on one host physical server. Here are some best practices that can help you get a handle on this fast growing and changing technology: 1. Standardize conventions. 2. Test thoroughly. 3. Track performance. 4. Leverage savings opportunities. Application and server virtualization offer challenges as well as a myriad of benefits.