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Virtualization may be well underway, but it doesn't mean new challenges won't arise as you continue to navigate your initiative. This expert e-zine offers detailed guidance for achieving the right balance in your virtual data center and presents key findings concerning your peers' consolidation objectives for 2012.

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  • Why not all data centers are created equal
  • What not to do when you're consolidating: Five common VM mistakes
  • How much server consolidation is enough
  • How to find the right virtual balance with optimal resource consolidation
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  • Is virtualization the same as cloud computing?

    If you have deployed virtualization in your organization, does that mean you have a private cloud?

    In this e-guide, learn about the differences between virtualization and private cloud computing and find out if you can have a private cloud without having a virtual environment. Plus, gain expert insight into the benefits and drawbacks of a public cloud and private cloud so you can determine which type best fits your organization's needs.

  • E-Guide: Achieve the benefits of virtualized mission-critical applications

    Virtualizing with mission-critical applications such as Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Exchange and SAP has traditionally been deemed too risky but now many IT pros realize the benefits of virtualizing these applications. In this expert e-guide, find out about the many benefits of virtualizing your mission critical applications such as improved hardware utilization and efficiency. Also, discover where to virtualize your applications to maximize these benefits.

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