ABSTRACT
It is essential to have a well-developed deployment plan in place to successfully build a production system using server virtualization technology. Before a server virtualization project should be implemented, a solid understanding of the project is required. Th is understanding is realized by learning the issues and considerations specifi c to server virtualization, defi ning the use case, obtaining the specifi c requirements, and planning the deployment. By taking the time to properly plan and document the project, the implementation will have a much higher degree of success and less risk. Th is chapter covers many server virtualization considerations that aff ect the design and implementation of new server virtualization systems. It is important to be aware of the many issues regarding hardware compatibility, software licensing, capacity, scalability, and many other factors that aff ect decisions about hardware, software, and outside services.
