Just about everyone has heard stories extolling the benefits of cloud computing and virtualization, the twin forces behind the transformation of the way companies “do” computing. But to take part in this information revolution, it's critical to have the right underpinnings. The combination of Windows Server 2012 and the latest Intel® Xeon®-based server hardware should be part of an IT strategy for companies and departments looking to modernize their IT infrastructure. This checklist identifies ten of the top issues driving the need for server OS software and hardware upgrades.