VMware writes: When choosing a virtualization platform, be careful to ensure that you 1) realize all the promised benefits of virtualization, and 2) maximize your return-on-investment. Many vendors new to virtualization now claim to be able to offer virtualization solutions, but in actuality, only offer a hypervisor. How do you cut through the noise and determine who can actually deliver a complete solution versus just a hypervisor?  Should you choose based on upfront software license costs alone?  Virtualization will quickly become an essential component of your overall IT strategy. Be sure the virtualization solution you choose can fully support you now and into the future, as your IT requirements evolve.

VMware's 6 reasons:

1. Built on a robust hypervisor
2. Delivers a platform for shared IT services delivery
3. Offers complete virtualization management
4. Has a customer proven solution
5. It integrates with your infrastructure
6. Offers a low total cost of ownership

For complete coverage of VMware's 6 reasons to choose VMware, visit www.vmware.com/go/whyvmware