Virtualization has reduced the number of physical servers that need to be managed in many enterprises. Virtualized servers, like their physical brethren, are found in many varieties offering different operating systems and hypervisors. The heterogeneous data center environment is taking on another aspect – multiple different virtualization technologies.
This research note will cover:
- Why it is increasingly important for IT staff to decide which tools can best monitor and manage diverse data center environments.
- Microsoft's introduction of the beta version of Virtual Machine Manager 2008 and its significance.
- Why other management vendors must follow suit or be left behind.
The ability to manage a varied data center of different physical and virtual servers will become critical in the coming months and years.
