While the benefits of server virtualization at the corporate data center are receiving a great deal of attention, its ability to address lifecycle management issues may make virtualization even more compelling at the manufacturing plant. Along with the advantages, however, come additional challenges and risks. This paper offers best practices one can use to benefit from server virtualization nowadays, while avoiding mistakes that could affect the availability and performance of mission-critical manufacturing IT.
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