President
CurrentIn 2015, just about every business executive has deployed virtualization technology in their organization. Many will simply go after the easy systems, the “low hanging fruit”. By doing so they’ll forego what could be the biggest technology return on investment of the year. Others will succeed in deploying server virtualization but will settle for less than maximum consolidation, slower than expected performance, or fail to improve enterprise application delivery. This is due either because the system wasn’t designed with the real business requirements in mind, they lack performance visibility, or the business grew past the original capacity. Reaping the advanced financial, disaster recovery, and agility benefits of virtualization can result in a big win for you, but it won’t happen by magic. Success will result from a series of carefully executed steps: 1. Assessment: What’s the state of my current infrastructure?2. Plan: What are the next steps now that the easy candidates for consolidation are done or how can I get better results through advanced capacity planning and management?3. Engage: Who else is involved from business and IT?4. Pilot: How do I test my assumptions to ensure maximum results?5. Execute: What can I do to ensure smooth execution?6. Manage: What tools give me metrics and visibility?7. Report: What’s the best way to communicate progress?8. Review: Did the project get completed correctly, on time, under budget, and in that order?I can help business executives navigate these waters and deliver value to your stakeholders. I’d be happy to discuss the process with you and give you my frank opinion about whether or not you can take virtualization further in your business. My direct line is 813-579-5086.
