SQL Server 2012 Consolidation and Rationalization

Hello There,

 Kindly advise me pointer and useful inputs, views to consider on the SQL Server 2012 consolidation and Rationalization.

 In our environment there are 40 SQL Server Instances running. Business like to consolidate them as much as possible.

1 Where to start

2. what are the criteria,

3. how to assess the current performance

4. how to validate to ensure in terms performance and security post consolidation

Thanks, Siva SQL

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