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5.4 Architecture
e architecture of a VM system is an important part of its ability to
work in your corporate physical structure. It also will probably be the
largest factor affecting the cost of the system. Considerations such
as geography, office size, network equipment, security architecture,
WAN bandwidth, and government regulations will impact greatly
your decision regarding vendors, type of product, and cost.
e last item, cost, is our starting point for making a decision on
vendors. Begin with a survey of the VM market, pricing, and products.
Determine what the approximate cost per active IP address would
be to your organization. An estimate of the number of IP addresses
would be sufficient if you can stay w