IT managers and executives have enthusiastically embraced server virtualization because it greatly increases server utilization, reduces capital costs and cuts operating expenses. And a growing number of IT executives are looking beyond server consolidation to use virtualization for simpler, more efficient disaster recovery and application availability.

IT managers need availability solutions that are simple, non-disruptive and cost effective so they can extend availability to any virtual machine to ensure business resiliency. This white paper explores a completely new approach to availability for virtual machines-an approach recognized with the Best of VMworld 2007 - New Technology award.