ABSTRACT

I don’t pretend we have all the answers. But the questions are certainly worth thinking about.

– Arthur C. Clarke

In This Chapter There are significant differences between simple virtualization and cloud computing. In this chapter, we’ll examine how they differ, and the criteria for determining which is the better solution in any given business situation. In this chapter we will learn:

• What should be virtualized-There are some good fits and some not-so-good fits; it pays to do a bit of testing before you jump into the deep end.