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When you first start learning about virtualisation as an architect, the first design question you will learn is: “Scale Up or Scale Out?”  The basis of the question is quite simple: “Do I buy a small number of hosts with a large amount of resources, or do I buy a large number of hosts with a small amount of resources?”  Simply put: “Can I afford to put all of my eggs in one basket?”  The answer to that question varies, depending on the business requirements and constraints of your customer. Continue reading Host Design – Scale Up or Scale Out?