Virtualization has proven to be a powerful lever in increasing corporate flexibility while reigning in costs and risks. Sun wants to see the momentum behind virtualization continue to build. The introduction of the Sun xVM portfolio has ushered in a new era for virtualization by creating a new class of capabilities: unified virtualization and management from the desktop to the datacenter, interoperability in heterogeneous environments, and world-class support to maximize the benefits-today and well into the future.

This paper summarizes the benefits and challenges of traditional virtualization strategies, the advantages of Sun's approach, and the core capabilities of the Sun xVM portfolio. It also describes the key services and support offerings that will be available for Sun xVM products.