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An examination of server consolidation: the trends that can drive efficiencies and help businesses gain a competitive edge

Overview This white paper provides a starting point for organizations contemplating server consolidation. It includes an overview of server consolidation concepts and techniques and provides guidance on methodologies. It also looks at the potential cost savings associated with server consolidation and offers information on how organizations can sustain the advantage they have gained by consolidating their servers.

Further White Paper Details
Publisher	IBM	File Format	PDF
Date Published	June 2008
Format	White Papers
Topics	Data Center, Blades, Strategic Planning, Server Consolidation, Virtualization

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