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The Virtualization Arena but half find the process more complicated than expected.
A deep dive into the hurdles, the winners and actions for success!
For small and medium businesses
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Key drivers for SMBs deploying virtualization
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Why not take virtualization further?
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Most common opportunities missed when virtualizing
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server application availability the most consolidation and electrical
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Biggest surprises
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Environment Cost of End user Existing server Other
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Next stage – Step 2
Next stage – Step 1 Work with someone that has virtualized
a business similar to your business
Cleary identify the expected benefits
Understand the economics upfront and measure your progress against
and learn on what needs to be done them
from your end
Where are you in the pursuit of virtualization?
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