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A guide to successful server consolidation

Overview If you have countless servers sprawled across disparate locations, server consolidation may be just what the doctor ordered to reduce ever-increasing TCO.

In this ZDNet Webcast, host Dan Farber, editor in chief of ZDNet, discusses practical tips for developing a solid strategy to get the most out of consolidation with Chris Wolf, senior analyst for Burton Group's Data Center Strategies service. Topics include:

Business drivers behind consolidation
Consolidation vs. virtualization
Different consolidation approaches
Common pitfalls
How storage consolidation fits in
What to consider before embarking on a consolidation project

Note: This premium editorial content is underwritten by Hewlett-Packard (HP). The registration information you provide will be shared with this sponsor.

Further White Paper Details
Publisher	ZDNet
Live Date	28th August 2007 00:00 BST
Format	Webcast
Topics	Infrastructure Management, Network Design, Strategic Planning, Server Consolidation, Virtualization, ROI - TCO

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