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 What is
virtua liza tion
?
Virtualization is the process of creating a virtual
version of something, such as an operating
system, a server, a storage device, or a network
resource, using software that enables multiple
instances of these resources to run on a single
physical machine or a cluster of machines.

The concept of virtualization dates back to the

1960s when IBM first introduced virtual machines
to allow multiple operating systems to run on the
same mainframe. However, it was not until the late
1990s and early 2000s that virtualization became
widely adopted in the enterprise IT industry with
the introduction of hypervisors such as VMware
and Xen.
 Importance of
virtualization in
modern computing
1.It enables better utilization of hardware resources, allowing
multiple virtual machines to run on a single physical server or
a cluster of servers, thereby reducing hardware costs, power
consumption, and physical space requirements.

2.It enha nces sca la bility a nd flexibility, ena bling

a dministra tors to quickly provision and deprovision virtual
machines as needed to meet changing business demands.

3.It improves availability and disaster recovery by allowing

virtual machines to be easily migrated to other physical
servers or replicated to remote data centers.
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 Hardware
virtua liza tion
Hardware virtualization, also known as platform
virtualization or hardware-assisted
virtualization, is a technology that enables
multiple operating systems (OS) to run
simultaneously on a single physical computer
or server. It is achieved by using a combination
of hardware and software components that
work together to create virtual machines (VMs)
that can host multiple OSes.

One of the key benefits of hardware

virtualization is the ability to consolidate
multiple physical machines into a single
physical machine, which can lead to significant
cost savings in terms of hardware, power
 Opera ting system
virtualization
Operating system virtualization, also known as OS
virtualization, is a technology that allows multiple
operating systems to run simultaneously on a
single physical server. It is a type of virtualization
that abstracts the operating system layer from
the hardware layer, creating virtual environments
that are isolated from one another.

OS virtualization has a number of benefits,

including improved hardware utilization,
simplified server management, and enhanced
security and isolation. It is commonly used in data
centers and cloud computing environments to
consolidate servers and improve resource
efficiency.
 Application
virtua liza tion
Application virtualization is a technology that allows applications to run on a computer system without
being installed directly on the operating system. Instead, the applications are encapsulated in a virtual environmen
files, registry settings, and dependencies required for the application to run.

One of the primary benefits is that it allows for greater flexibility in managing and deploying
applications. Because the applications are encapsulated in a virtual environment, they can be easily moved betwee
different operating systems without requiring a complete reinstallation.
 Network
Virtualization
Network virtualization is a technique used to
create multiple virtual networks that operate on a
single physical network infrastructure. It allows
multiple virtual networks to be created on the
same physical network, each with their own
unique network addressing, security policies, and
routing protocols.

One of the key benefits of network virtualization

is improved network efficiency and utilization. By
creating multiple virtual networks on the same
physical infrastructure, resources can be
allocated more efficiently, reducing the amount of
unused capacity and improving overall network
performance.
 Virtualization Challenges

Resource Ma na gem ent

Virtualization allows multiple virtual machines to run on a
single physical machine, which can lead to resource
contention. Managing resources such as CPU, memory,
and storage is a critical aspect of virtualization.

Security
Virtualization can introduce security risks if not properly
configured. Attackers can exploit vulnerabilities in the
virtualization software, use virtual machines as a launching
pad to attack other systems, or access data from other
virtual machines on the same host.

Performance
Virtualization can introduce overhead, which can impact
performance. The additional layer of virtualization software
between the hardware and the operating system can
cause performance degradation, particularly for I/O-
intensive workloads.
 Virtualization

Management
Tools
Virtualization Management Tools are software
applications used to manage and automate
virtualized environments. These tools can be
used to monitor, provision, deploy, and
manage virtual machines and their resources.
Some popular virtualization management tools
include VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V,
Citrix XenServer, and Red Hat Virtualization.
Virtualization Emulation
1.Virtualization is the creation of a virtual
1. Emulation involves simulating the
version of something, such as an
behavior of one system on another
operating system or application.
system that is different from the original.

2.This is done by creating a virtual machine

(VM) that runs on top of a host operating 2.It involves creating a software or hardware
system, which shares the physical resources of environment that mimics the behavior of the
the host machine, such as the CPU, memory, target system.
and storage.
3.Emulation is often used to run legacy
3.The VMs are isolated from each other, and software or games on modern systems that
each VM can run a different operating system do not support the original platform. For
and applications, as if they were running on example, an emulator can be used to run
separate physical machines. Virtualization is classic video games from older consoles on a
commonly used in server consolidation, modern PC.
testing, and development environments.
 V irtua liza tion Us e
C a s es
S erver cons olida tion
Server consolidation is a use case for virtualization
that involves consolidating multiple physical
servers onto a single physical server or a cluster of
servers.

Dis a s ter recovery

Disaster recovery is a use case for virtualization that involves
using virtual machines (VMs) to ensure that critical
applications and data remain available in the event of a
disaster, such as a hardware failure, natural disaster, or cyber
attack.

C loud com puting

Cloud computing is a paradigm that enables the
delivery of computing services, such as servers,
storage, databases, networking, software,
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Security
Virtualization security refers to the
measures taken to protect virtualized
infrastructure, applications, and data from
security threats. Virtualization is a
technology that allows multiple virtual
machines (VMs) to run on a single
physical server, which can increase
efficiency and reduce costs. However, it
also creates new security challenges that
must be addressed to ensure the safety of
the virtualized environment.