This white paper describes the top ten best practices to consider when embarking on a server virtualization project.
- Define Your Virtualization Strategy
- Understand Consolidation Ratio Implications
- Assess the Physical Environment
- First Optimize, Then Virtualize
- Validate Application Supportability
- Be Prepared to Invest in Your Human Resources
- Make Sure the SAN and LAN are in the Plan
- Anticipate the Management and Security Requirements
- Document Your Physical to Virtual (P2V) Migration Plan
- Take a Phased Approach