- Make use of user groups for storage and server virtualization products that interest you.
- Note which machines are coming out of warranty or when you expect to reach storage capacity: either scenario may offer a natural point at which to weigh a storage infrastructure overhaul.
- Remember that the number of virtual machines projected per server will shift based on how they are used in real time and changes manufacturers make to products.
- Pinpoint servers running little-used applications. These are the natural candidates for starting your server virtualization project.
- As you weigh distributed versus centralized storage, consider the extent to which units across campus have the resources or inclination to use storage efficiently.
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