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Introduction W elcome to Virtualization 2.0 For Dummies, your guide to understanding and managing that big, borderless frontier known as the virtualized data center. It's a world that knows no boundaries. A world where data, devices and user expectations are growing like mad. Where businesses are expected to operate 24x7 while running faster, leaner, more securely and more profitably each year. If you're in IT, let's face it, you're an enabler. You're creating the virtualized environment that makes these outsized expectations possible. And, ultimately, you're responsible for controlling what you've created. In the words of Doctor Frankenstein, 'It is aliiive'. And that's a good thing, as long as it can be controlled and managed. This book can help. It provides tips, insights and advice for gaining the upper hand on your virtualized data center. With a quick read, you can better understand how to manage the virtual environment you're responsible for, and begin using the technologies of Virtualization 2.0 to bring the full benefits and cost savings of virtualization to your organization.