With more tools and techniques at your disposal than ever before – from improved server hardware options to virtualization-ready operating systems - the time to consolidate is now. To realize the benefits of consolidation, however, you need to select the right hardware and software for your environment – and decide what sort of migration plan is appropriate. This crucial paper examines how Windows Server 2012 can enhance your consolidation efforts and how migrating now with the right tools can increase the efficiency, mobility and productivity of your servers – and of your entire data center.