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E-Guide: Achieve the benefits of virtualized mission-critical applications

Virtualizing with mission-critical applications such as Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Exchange and SAP has traditionally been deemed too risky but now many IT pros realize the benefits of virtualizing these applications. In this expert e-guide, find out about the many benefits of virtualizing your mission critical applications such as improved hardware utilization and efficiency. Also, discover where to virtualize your applications to maximize these benefits.

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