Chris, > You bring up an interesting point about blades that I'd love to get some > discussion going. > > My take is this: > > (1) The real value for blade servers is mostly in the management, > monitoring and provisioning software that you get with the blade > platform. When done right it is the software that delivers the actual > savings in terms of operational burden and that is what really tips the > scales over in favor of paying extra $$ for blades. > Could you define what you mean by provisioning? Also, could you describe what you look for in management and monitoring? Thanks! Jeff -- Dr. Jeff Layton Aerodynamics and CFD Lockheed-Martin Aeronautical Company - Marietta