With mounting pressure to decrease data center costs while staying on top of IT infrastructure, enterprises are pitted with the challenge to optimize their data centers. To meet this challenge, many are embracing virtualization. While this provides answers to IT managers challenges, mapping out a methodical approach with complete analysis and evaluation of all opportunities is critical. Participants will learn: 1. Key considerations in planning for a more virtualized data center; 2. What are unexpected costs and complexities moving to virtualized environments? 3. How does virtualization impact compliance? 4. What should you be thinking about prior to making the plunge?