6 Benefits of Virtualization

Virtualization is the process of creating virtual hardware resources; such as, storage, CPU, memory, operating systems and network resources that act as real machines with operating systems. A “virtual machine” (VM) is completely independent software with an operating system and application inside. By placing multiple VM's on a single computer, several operating systems and applications can run on just one physical server, or “host”; thereby, maximizing server resources, reducing the number of servers required, improving efficiency and cutting costs.

"Infrastructure sprawl" is a pressing technology challenge. Virtualization addresses it with significant cost savings, while tasks get executed faster, performance and availability increase and operations become automated. This results in IT that's less costly to own and operate and simpler to manage.

While virtualization provides immediate return on investment, additional benefits include:

• Reduced complexity

• Simplified IT management

• More robust security

• Dramatically lower costs

• Flexible, faster IT service delivery

• Dependable business continuity

For businesses seeking to boost their business agility while simplifying IT operations, improving business continuity and minimizing risks, virtualization is a viable alternative to infrastructure set-ups requiring manual routine maintenance and troubleshooting on multiple physical machines.

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Source: Virtualization Essentials: VMware, Inc.

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