Chapter 1. From Server Virtualization to Cloud Computing
In the past few years, corporate information systems have greatly changed, due both to changing technologies and rapidly increasing demand for services and resources. The need for computer resources has never been greater. Using new means of communication such as smartphones, social networks, and instant messaging, users want immediate access to information from anywhere and at any time. Moreover, company executives require a high level of services to support their corporate and business needs in the context of budgetary restrictions.
Virtualization: The Heart of IT Transformation
IT managers face strong pressure to transform and modernize their information system. To meet these growing ...
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