"From ground zero ? ... I'll point you in some directions that would be a good start.

Our main VMware page is here -- http://www.delltechcenter.com/page/VMware -- lots of good jumping off points.

Watch some of the demos -- http://www.delltechcenter.com/page/Virtualization+Demos

Follow Todd's Virtualization Frontier blog -- http://www.delltechcenter.com/page/Virtualization+Frontier

Join and follow threads over at VMware's Technical Network (aka VMTN) -- http://communities.vmware.com/community/vmtn

Most importantly, install and get familiar with the product. VMware Server is free -- http://www.vmware.com/download/server/

After you get your head around it all, there is some advanced discussions here -- http://www.rtfm-ed.co.uk/

Todd probably has some more thoughts, but that should be a start. Welcome to our community !"