Without a comprehensive data center consolidation strategy, many of today's businesses are unable to lower power and cooling costs or effectively manage server workload utilization. In this expert Pocket E-Guide, brought to you by SearchDataCenter.com and Red Hat, you will discover why Linux should play a key role in your data center consolidation strategy. Gain insight into the distinct benefits Linux brings to a consolidation initiative, including its ability to run on more types of hardware platforms than any other operating system. Learn how to increase efficiencies by initiating an operating system consolidation project in conjunction with a data center migration. Explore why running Linux on the mainframe has become increasingly popular in recent years.