Windows Server® 2008 Hyper-V™ Resource Kit

Chapter 17. Server Virtualization Scenarios

• Data Center Scenario

• Branch Office Scenario

• Test Lab Scenario

• Software Development Scenario

• Summary

• Additional Resources

Server virtualization projects fall into one of four main scenarios: data center, branch office, test lab, or software development. Each scenario has different considerations that affect how you design, manage, and operate the associated infrastructure. This chapter provides a description of each scenario and discusses what you should consider when you undertake a project that falls within one of these scenarios.

Data Center Scenario

Projects that focus on establishing a virtualized data center are typically driven by a data center that is short on resources and is affecting the business’s ...