Server Consolidation and Virtualization
With the advent of blade technologies, accompanied by virtualization platforms, the combinations and capabilities for server consolidation are endless.
Know that regardless as to which direction your organization evolves, server consolidation and virtualization should be at the forefront of your todo list. Although lower management costs, smaller real-estate footprint and less heating and cooling requirements are just a few of the benefits you will achieve, higher performance and better availability can be the decision maker on its own.
The ROI (Return On Investment) with server consolidation and virtualization is much greater than conventional "boxing" strategies.