Virtualization
There has been more mainstream press on Virtualization technologies and the adoption of roles outside the traditional data center use case. It is apparent that this technology is working its way into the SME (Small to Medium Enterprise).
Internally we are using Virtualization technology (variety of programs) for server consolidation, testing, evaluations and troubleshooting. The ability to load multiple desktops is important in providing demos of upcoming products and evaluating application and program compatibility without disrupting my primary desktop.
It is my understand that the upcoming Windows Server 2008 will have more technology built on virtualization and the ability to manage multiple instances. The core features will occur post Server 2008 launch (http://news.com.com/Will+virtualization+be+Windows+Servers+silver+bullet/2100-1016_3-6190465.html).
The challenge for vendors (Pervasive included) it to identify the best licensing model that meets the needs of all parties.
So I have a few questions for our partners and uses around virtualization:
Do you have any plans to incorporate Virtualization technology into your testing or production environments?
What is your expected timeframe for adoption (6 months, 12 months, longer)?
What is the expected benefit that you are looking at gaining (application compatibility, testing, etc)?
When purchasing products will you start to consider the licensing model around virtualization as a decision in the buy process?
