When Not to Virtualise?

24Jan12

Virtualisation technology has morphed from a mere enabler of efficiency into a fast-emerging bottom-line contributor. It is, in most companies, the default deployment option: you have to make a case for why not to virtualise,  according to this article.

With the bank paying you a measly 3% (if you are lucky) it’s good to know that you can get a bigger return on your investment by virtualising. According to this article, 166%, 350% and 500% is on offer. Fantastic!

Just don’t forget though, that, if you put all those eggs in one basket, it needs to be a very strong basket.

Yes, I am talking about uptime here. If you want to assure your uptime, best talk to the experts. Either that, or don’t go down the virtualisation route …



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