Virtualisation is one of the hottest topics of the moment, but still represents a relatively immature sector of the IT industry, as most organisations have yet to invest heavily in the technology. According to Forrester Research, about 60 per cent of companies using virtualisation have only a year’s experience. The main vendors are VMware, which has led the way in server virtualisation, plus Microsoft and Citrix. Each is following a different roadmap, and IT managers need to carefully evaluate their own plans before deciding which provides the best match for their strategy.
Weigh Up Your Virtual Options
October 16, 2008