Experts shine light on overcoming virtualization adoption
challenges  Read about the interesting results of an SMB
virtualization study, and then discover what guidelines and
advice two IT two experts offer about adopting and then managing
virtualization.  A recent study by Cisco Systems, NetApp, and
VMware surveyed IT managers, directors, and CIOs in the small to
medium-sized business market about virtualization adoption.
(Small businesses are those with 50 to 100 employees, and
medium-sized businesses are those with 100 to 500 employees.)
The study found that 65% of small businesses and 79% of medium-
sized businesses had adopted some form of virtualization.  For
those considering virtualization, the greatest hindrance is
cost. Interestingly, it's middle managers who are most skeptical
about costs, with 61% expressing concerns. In contrast, just 33%
of upper management listed cost as the main hindrance to
adopting virtualization.  Also, 91% of survey respondents who
implemented some form of virtualization be