Lack of Tests Could Block Virtualization

摘要

Server virtualization technology is expected to play a big role in increasing CPU utilization rates on x86-based servers in the next few years. But attendees at Gartner Inc.'s data center conference here last week said one potential roadblock is the need to test packaged applications on virtualized systems. That issue could put relationships between users and software vendors to the test if vendors are reluctant to troubleshoot their applications on servers running virtualization software, according to Gartner analysts and IT managers who were at the conference.