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Virtualization: a key priority for business decision makers Technavio forecasts that the global virtualization software market will grow at a CAGR of percent over the period Customers are looking to invest in server, desktop, or application virtualization to: Reduce costs Improve business continuity Increase business agility

Virtualization Scenarios Consolidate via Windows Server host platform in virtual environments, for example: SQL Server Exchange Server BizTalk Server High Performance Computing (HPC) Can also provide host capabilities for desktop virtualization. Enables desktops to be delivered conveniently to a user’s client device or devices Microsoft Virtual PC can be used to create separate virtual machines on Windows desktop, each virtualizes the hardware of a complete physical computer. Transforms applications into centrally managed services that are dynamically delivered (not installed) on demand. Can be used to deliver applications to devices such as desktop PCs, laptops, mobile devices, tablets, and terminal servers. Server Virtualization Desktop Virtualization Application Virtualization (App-V)

Virtualization SAM Engagement Objective The objective of a Virtualization Software Asset Management Engagement is to provide customers with a strategic virtualization strategy by assessing existing virtual environments and identifying opportunities for further virtualization. The engagement will also cover recommendations on policies and requirements for licensing management, including both server and desktop virtualization environments. The simplicity of adding and accessing virtual servers and desktops can lead organizations to unanticipated results: Over-provisioning can lead to under-utilized virtual machines and significant license responsibility. User device connectivity to virtual machines and applications can create additional license complexities. Licensing of virtual environments can be more complex than physical environments and proper planning and configuration must be considered.

Virtualization SAM Engagement benefits Increase the business value virtualization can provide based on an analysis of your current virtual environment. Helps you to strategically plan for virtualization implementation based on a full footprint of current licensing. Provide increased security through further server consolidation. Virtual desktops provide for management simplicity and data security around the desktop. Maintain control of existing virtualization environments using virtualization policies and a plan for implementing and managing new ones. Implement policies around virtualization management to help mitigate the risk of non-compliance and long term IT management costs.

Server Virtualization An effective server virtualization strategy should consider: How can you achieving maximum use of your virtual servers? What is the ideal configuration to support business agility while maintaining license compliance? Have you aligned existing license agreements with the new virtual environment? Do you have Software Assurance? If not, License Mobility may not be valid.

Desktop and Application Virtualization An effective desktop and application virtualization strategy should consider: What are the various virtual desktop configuration and licensing options? Are you able to tracking and manage per user and per device licensing complexities? What procedures are in place to effectively manage the multiple devices that connect to virtual desktops or applications?

What is Software Asset Management (SAM)? SAM is a global industry standard ISO/IEC Endorsed by Microsoft and many others ITIL best practice guide on SAM “All of the infrastructure and processes necessary for the effective management, control and protection of the software assets within an organization, throughout all stages of their lifecycle” SAM is not just about Personal computers Management tools A one-time exercise The IT department Microsoft Software

Virtualization SAM Engagement Improve business continuity Lower costs Understand virtualization scenarios Optimize your virtual environments A customer focused SAM engagement will help you:

Virtualization SAM Engagement: Step 1 Server Desktop Application Inventory deployed software Match installations with licenses...build a detailed report on your current state

Virtualization SAM Engagement: Step 2 Compare your current environment with your organization’s future goals and objectives Use the new insight to help decide right path for the future Review deployment considerations Consider licensing implications How does Virtualization impact licensing? What is the best model? What controls manage additional provisioning? Is it time to implement virtualization? What are the reasons behind virtualization? What are relevant Software Assurance benefits?

Virtualization SAM Engagement: Step 3 ROI Analysis: Consider how virtualization can impact your bottom line. Hardware Expense Speed of Provisioning IT Resourcing Energy Consumption Software Installations Business Agility Facilities Use Disaster Recovery

Recommended policies and procedures for virtualization Configuration planning should be completed prior to deploying virtual servers to support controlled provisioning. Company policy should address the use of bring your own devices (BYOD) and remote access. Corporate log in credentials should be employed to access the virtual desktop or applications. A SAM manager or auditor should be assigned to oversee the configuration planning process. The IT department should maintain an inventory of all VMs regardless of if they are active or archived. Establish a solid foundation for achieving future organizational objectives based upon a clear understanding of your Virtual environments.

The Path Forward Where do opportunities exist? Are there any licensing issues to discuss? Are virtual environments optimized?

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