Worldwide Software Appliance 2007-2011 Forecast: Carving Out a Foothold

Table of Contents

• Table of Contents
• IDC Opinion
• In This Study
  • Methodology
  • Definitions
    • Software Appliances
    • Virtual Appliances
• Situation Overview
  • The Birth of the Software Appliance
• Future Outlook
  • Forecast and Assumptions
    • New License Shipment Forecast
    • Table: Worldwide Software Appliance New License Shipments and Subscriptions by Operating System, 2007-2011 (000)
    • Table: Worldwide Software Appliance New License Shipment and Subscription Share by Operating System, 2007-2011 (%)
    • Figure: Worldwide Software Appliance New License Shipments and Subscriptions by Operating System, 2007-2011
    • The Microsoft Effect
    • Where Are the Management Tools?
    • Performance by Operating Environment
      • Linux
        • Paid Linux
        • Nonpaid Linux
      • Windows
      • Unix
      • Virtual Appliances
    • Revenue Forecast
    • Table: Worldwide Software Appliance Revenue by Operating System, 2007-2011 ($M)
    • Table: Worldwide Software Appliance Revenue Share by Operating System, 2007-2011 (%)
    • Figure: Worldwide Software Appliance Revenue by Operating System, 2007-2011
    • Assumptions
    • Table: Key Forecast Assumptions for Software Appliances, 2007-2011
• Essential Guidance
  • Actions to Consider
    • Advice for End Users
    • Advice for Independent Software Vendors
    • Advice for Operating System Vendors
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  • Related Research
  • Methodology
  • Synopsis