Virtualization means transforming physical IT resources such as hardware and software into a virtual environment. This involves creating virtual versions of computers, operating systems, and storage devices. Companies can thus divide a single physical computer into multiple virtual machines (VMs). Each virtual machine can operate independently and run different applications. This optimizes the use of IT resources and increases utilization.
There are various types of virtualization. Desktop virtualization enables individual desktops from a central server. Network virtualization divides the network bandwidth into multiple channels. Software virtualization separates applications from the underlying hardware. In storage virtualization, multiple storage resources are combined into a single storage device. The process reduces costs, saves energy, and improves scalability.
