Virtual Infrastructure: What Is Required for the Cloud

Too often organizations have deployed virtual infrastructure tactically to reduce server sprawl or speed application deployments. Without a higher level view of organizational priorities, bad habits persist; unused snapshots and zombie VMs become more the rule than the exception causing budgets to continue their upward spiral. As organizations begin to view virtualization strategically and consider its role in cloud infrastructure, it is important to consider the success factors of this foundational element.

In his session at Cloud Computing Conference & Expo, Adam Hawley, Director of Product Management for Oracle VM, will examine virtualization considerations such as workload availability, performance, and integration with enterprise systems and resources that are necessary to improve operational efficiency and service delivery.

Original Article - http://cloudcomputing.sys-con.com/node/1164865