Embotics, the Virtualization Management Company, today launched the first chapter of its free e-Book, giving readers a better understanding of virtualization technology, as well as best practices for implementing and managing production deployments. Authored by virtualization expert, Anil Desai, the first chapter, “Realizing the Power of Virtualization,” is available for download here, and introduces readers to the underlying value of virtualization.

As virtualization becomes more prevalent and widespread, users are uncovering management issues and frequently have to resort to manual processes and systems to maintain control and prevent sprawl in this very dynamic environment. Covering all aspects of server virtualization, the Embotics e-Book gives readers proven management, planning and automation techniques that organizations can utilize when deploying virtualization in their IT infrastructure. The first chapter discusses maximizing the gains and investments in virtualization, highlighting potential drawbacks and specific management concerns. Additional chapters will be available for download to registered users.

“Many organizations recognize the benefits of virtualization, but also see potential management challenges and concerns,” said Desai. “This e-Book provides readers with pragmatic advice that helps them maximize the benefits gained from virtualization while maintaining control over their entire environment.”

Anil Desai, author of the Embotics white paper, “Controlling VM Sprawl,” specializes in IT best practices related to virtualization, data center management and application architecture. Anil wrote numerous books on these and related topics and draws on his past experiences as a data center manager. For more information, visit http://AnilDesai.net or Anil’s blog.

“IT organizations must concentrate on the planning, control, inspection and enforcement of virtual machines for conducting best practices in managing and automating processes,” said Mark Bowker, analyst at Enterprise Strategy Group. “By establishing these best practices, organizations are able to deploy automated policies and procedures to successfully manage their virtualized infrastructure with confidence.”

“While sponsoring this e-Book, Embotics has no editorial control over content,” said David M. Lynch, vice president of marketing at Embotics. “Our goal is to offer our customers an independent collection of best practices to help them maximize the value of virtualization, while at the same time maintaining control of their entire IT environment.”