| Description: | Virtualisation technologies are revolutionising the way servers, desktops and applications are deployed and managed. Many vendors are now competing in the marketplace. It is important to be able to make informed choices when selecting a virtualisation platform.
This briefing will describe the history and business drivers behind virtualisation technology. It will introduce concepts of common virtualisation technologies and will describe some of the typical application scenarios. It will give guidance on the ideal hardware platforms for virtual infrastructures and will introduce the main vendors and products in the market. Finally, it will outline best business practice when choosing and deploying a virtualisation platform.
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| Audience | This briefing is suitable for senior IT professionals, Managers and Department Heads. It will be of interest to both business and IT management. |
| Objectives | On completion of the briefing delegates will:
• Understand the history and drivers of virtualisation.
• Understand the technology behind modern virtualisation techniques
• Understand the principles the key applications of virtualisation, including:
o Server consolidation
o Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery
o Workload mobility
o Software lab automation
o Desktop virtualisation
• Understand application virtualisation
• Understand the considerations required when choosing a hardware platform for their virtualised environment
• Be familiar with the processes and tools used in migrating to a virtual environment
• Be familiar with the main vendors and third-party products in the marketplace
• Have an appreciation of best practice when planning and deploying a virtualised environment
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