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14 introduced mind-blowing new functionality – the ability to make a phone call without a landline. The second generation, smart phones, upped the ante by literally putting a computer in every pocket, forever transforming how consumers use their phones. The changes underway in virtualization are just as dramatic. Here's what the next-generation data center will look like with Virtualization 2.0. ✓ Visible: With integrated management capabilities, next-generation data centers will have the visibility they need to truly 'see' every layer, platform, app and device in their virtual environment. Virtualization will extend beyond the server to include storage, backup, and the entire network ecosystem, so IT teams will be able to see the entire ecosystem they're responsible for managing. ✓ Optimized: Over-provisioned capacity will be reclaimed and put to use, so available resources will see higher utilization rates and data centers will see lower costs for hardware, maintenance, power and cooling. Advanced capacity management will allow IT to play a crucial role in helping the business plan resources ahead of time and increase profits. ✓ Predictive: Data centers will proactively analyze performance data, help you spot trends, and identify the root cause of performance drift as it occurs within the data center. Some fixes will happen automatically, others will trigger smart alerts that provide actionable recommendations to fix problems fast. Smart alerts are selective – they 'learn' the typical behaviors of VMs, devices and users in your virtualized environment, and avoid sending false alarms that flood inboxes and eat up nights and