Two years ago, VMware was the only name when it came to using virtualization. This overview of the x86 server virtualization landscape addresses how vendors meet the following key selection criteria:
- Vendor and product maturity.
- Advanced features and suitability for a utility infrastructure.
- Cost of licensing.
Citrix has emerged as a legitimate alternative for comprehensive data center to desktop virtualization, while Microsoft continues to gain ground with Hyper-V R2.
