TechNet Webcast: Selecting the Right Candidates for Virtualization (Level 300)  

In this webcast, we look at the first steps for creating a virtual environment. Following up on the first webcast in the series, Virtualization in a Nutshell, where we discussed virtualization technologies, we now examine the specifics you need to consider. Virtualization is an ideal solution to help reduce costs in an organization. However, virtualization is not just a case of taking an application or system and creating virtual environments on a single system. You need to consider compatibility, supportability, licensing, and of course above all the long-term benefits to the business. All these factors play key parts when considering virtualization, and we analyze what makes a good candidate for virtualization and what does not. We also cover the software and hardware requirements for the main types of virtualization. At the end of this webcast, the webcast series splits into more in-depth discussions about the different virtualization types as we follow four scenario companies through their virtualization efforts.

Presenter: Matt Hester, IT Pro Evangelist, Microsoft Corporation

According to Matt Hester, being an IT professional means working with computers right where the magic begins. Matt loves reaching out to users and customers in the local community, and he gets a thrill from installing a server that can send e-mail or provide other valuable services. Matt is a seasoned TechNet presenter, a Microsoft Exchange Server insider, and he worked as a Microsoft Certified Trainer for more than eight years before joining Microsoft. A movie buff with a massive DVD collection, Matt also runs marathons and dreams of being a professional football player or joining the PGA tour. Matt cites his father as his role model: "The older I get, the smarter he gets." It is funny how that works. 

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