Countless software and operating system vendors (OSVs) have been slow to define both licensing and support for server virtualization solutions. Vendor lethargy has resulted in stalled virtualization adoptions across the enterprise. Numerous vendors are taking a wait-and-see approach, looking for others to show leadership in defining virtualization licensing and support. In this Data Center Strategies report, Senior Analyst Chris Wolf evaluates the current state of server virtualization licensing and support among the vendor community, while outlining the ideal licensing and support template for modern virtualization platforms.