Server virtualization allows companies to use a software layer to let one physical computing server run multiple virtual machines. Among the many advantages, server virtualization allows manufacturing companies to save money by consolidating a number of applications on the same physical server. But, in applications such as MES the benefits become more nuanced and diverse — especially when it comes to lifecycle management. In fact, it’s not uncommon to be dealing with a lifecycle of seven years and up, so stability and risk mitigation are a must.
Here are the top five capabilities virtualization can enable over the extended lifecycles of MES, sponsored by Stratus Technologies.
