Virtualization Projects: Standardization Drives Benefits

Server consolidation and virtualization projects offer opportunity to standardize software and reap the benefits of a common infrastructure. ...

... "Software and personnel savings can be increased by standardizing the environment and reducing complexity as part of the consolidation initiative (i.e., reducing the number of operating system versions, eliminating redundant software tools, etc.). Many claims of savings on software costs for consolidation projects are actually a result of the standardization ... " ...

Via Virtual Strategy Magazine: Server Consolidation