As with all the major changes to an IT infrastructure, numerous implementation aspects should be thought through prior to purchasing and implementing a virtualization solution.

This chapter discusses the various types and implementations of virtualization, with a special focus on server virtualization.

This chapter is taken from the book, Blade Servers and Virtualization: Transforming Enterprise Computing While Cutting Costs. Other topics covered in this book include:

• A history and architectural view of both blade servers and virtualization
• Storage and Networking issues
• An analysis of the major virtualization and blade system offerings
• System hardware and software considerations
• User case studies
• Tips for selecting an implementing products