"A comprehensive reference on virtualization and security, a technology widely accepted but not yet adopted, this book offers a pragmatic approach to end-point virtualization. Through its use of academic research paired with real world implementation, this text covers network, server, and endpoint aspects of virtualization and provides readers with project templates and resource planning examples. The book offers in-depth coverage of implementation plans, process consideration points, and resource planning. Topics covered include horizontal and vertical segregation, server hardening, monitoring and auditing, configuration management, change management, and incident management"-- Provided by publisher.