The current buzz surrounding virtualization is palpable and the hype reminiscent of the Y2K media frenzy machine. But, where Y2K was driven by the need to fix past mistakes, virtualization is the wave of the future. It speaks to the core of the IT mantra – do it better and cheaper, while reducing the toll on resources. Virtualization promises: • Higher resource utilization via device consolidation • Cost reduction associated with infrastructure consolidation • Improved scalability and operation flexibility • Improvements in operational uptime and business continuity • Improved carbon footprint • Reduced reliance on human resources • Increased revenues Despite the promise of virtualization – many...