Other things to consider when you migrate to virtualization technology

As the market for virtualization technology has grown, many different vendors and technologies have emerged. Each different virtualization technology is likely to slightly differ in the way that it is setup or implemented. However, there are things that you should do no matter which virtualization technology you use. The top ten things that you should do or consider when migrating from a physical to a virtual environment are detailed below.

1. Considering management costs and which management tools to use
2. Deciding on the type of virtualization solution to use
3. Considering performance requirements
4. Virtual server density
5. Virtualization software platform support
6. Virtual server migration and management strategies
7. Deciding on the level of isolation use
8. Customizing a virtualization solution based on its intended purpose

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