Resolving the online/offline service conundrum using virtualization

By Sean McGrath

Here is the conundrum in a nutshell. Online enterprise applications are a great idea. Putting all the complex moving parts of an application on the server side means that you - the end-user - need not worry about them. Online applications take away soooo much administrative pain that they should really require a doctor's prescription. With an online application, the vast majority of the application gets filed under SPP (SPP = Service Provider Problem). Administrative Bliss. Costs cut. Bottom line improves. Everyone is happy ... There is a significant catch of course.