Evaluating the Cost of Hypervisor Migration: A Scenario-Based Approach
Join us for this 2-hour workshop designed to provide a high-level review of the costs associated with migrating from one hypervisor to another. Using scenario-based exercises grounded in real-world industry cost data, participants will evaluate and compare the potential financial impact of hypervisor migrations.
Key highlights include:
- Selecting up to one source and two destination hypervisors as target platforms for migration.
- Analyzing costs for migration, including licensing, hardware, labor and training, with a focus on identifying major cost drivers.
- Gaining actionable insights to compare and contrast migration paths, helping to align decisions with organizational goals.
- As part of the workshop, participants will receive a custom deliverable summarizing findings, tailored to facilitate discussions with leadership and assist in future planning efforts.
This workshop is ideal for IT leaders, architects, and decision-makers seeking a strategic perspective on hypervisor migration costs.
What to Expect
The workshop begins with a 1-hour session dedicated to reviewing the approach and ensuring attendees fully understand the methodology and expected outputs.
The second hour is focused on customizing the variables and calculations to align with the attendee's specific environment and needs.
By the end of the session, attendees will receive a customized PowerPoint presentation summarizing the migration scenarios and their comparative costs, providing a clear deliverable to share with leadership and support informed decision-making.
Benefits
- Gain insights about the various costs associated with hypervisor migration projects
- Leverage knowledge gained across a wide variety of industries
- Understand the overall scope of a migration project costs for financial planning
- Workshop output can be integrated into materials for project approval and planning