The virtualization of IT services promises a wide range of potential benefits, including reduced cost and increased flexibility and agility. However, many organizations rushing to take advantage of virtualization find themselves faced with a variety of new and unforeseen challenges. The basic problem is simple: virtualized environments are so fundamentally different from the traditional IT model approach that existing practices and processes aren’t effective. As a result, companies that implement virtualization initiatives without reviewing and adjusting their approach to management find themselves at risk.
Virtualization and Security – New Rules for a New Game
August 27, 2008