All about Virtualization

What is Virtualization?

Virtualization is the process of running a virtual instance of a computer system in a layer abstracted from the actual hardware

In computing, virtualization refers to the act of creating a virtual (rather than actual) version of something
Virtualization is the process of creating a software-based (or virtual) representation of something, such as OS, servers, storage and networks etc.
Virtualization is technology that allows you to create multiple simulated environments or dedicated resources from a single, physical hardware system
Virtualization is a process that allows for more efficient utilization of physical computer hardware

Virtualization uses special software (Hypervisor) to create an abstraction layer over computer hardware that allows the hardware elements of a single computer to be allocated and used by multiple virtual computers (called virtual machines or VM)
Each VM runs its own operating system (OS) and behaves like an independent computer, even though it is running on just a portion of the actual underlying computer hardware
Virtualized resource (i.e. OS, storage etc.) are abstracted away from the true underlying hardware or software and Hypervisor faciliates to actual hardware

Virtualization enables more efficient utilization of physical computer hardware and allows a greater return on an organization’s hardware investment
Faster provisioning of applications and resources
Reduced capital and operating costs
Resource efficiency (Increased Hardware Utilization)
Easier management
Improved productivity
Easier disaster recovery

Virtualization is the foundation of cloud computing
Testing and PoC
- Run Old Apps
- Access Virus-Infected Data
- Browse in Complete Safely*
Server virtualization