Virtualization Services
Virtualization means to create a virtual version of a device or resource, such as a server, storage device, network or even an operating system where the framework divides the resource into one or more execution environments.Even something as simple as partitioning a hard drive is considered virtualization because you take one drive and partition it to create two separate hard drives.Devices, applications and human users are able to interact with the virtual resource as if it were a real single logical resource.
In the past few years, the computing world has rapidly evolved from dependence on physical servers to cloud-based services and virtualization. By providing multiple capabilities which physical systems could not, virtualization has transformed the way most companies approach their business. Virtualization technology not only looks at partitioning one machine into several virtual machines, but also combines multiple physical resources into a single virtual resource. Each virtual machine can interact with other devices, applications, users and data independently. Different virtual machines can run multiple applications on multiple operating systems while using a single physical computer’s resources.
Desktop as a Service (DaaS) is not an entirely new phenomenon, but it’s certainly experienced significant growth in the past few years, both in terms of technology and market share, and especially more recently due to the pandemic. The reason for their take-up is that virtual desktops are a secure and flexible means for businesses to support a remote work staff and Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) practices. In a DaaS framework, a provider takes care of the technical and logistical aspects of cloud desktop and app environments, and a business rents these services for less than the cost of building and maintaining them itself. We’ve combed through the many DaaS providers on the market and chosen six of the best, based on services, security, scalability, and cost.
Data center virtualization is the process of creating a modern data center that is highly scalable, available and secure. With data center virtualization products that are software defined and highly automated, you can increase IT agility and create a seamless foundation to manage private and public cloud services alongside traditional on-premises infrastructure.
Aplication virtualization is software technology that encapsulates application software from the underlying operating system on which it is executed. A fully virtualized application is not installed in the traditional sense, although it is still executed as if it were. The application behaves at runtime like it is directly interfacing with the original operating system and all the resources managed by it, but can be isolated or sandboxed to varying degrees.
Server virtualization is a method of partitioning one physical server into numerous virtual servers, each of which can run its own operating system and applications, and functions as an independent server. Server virtualization services involve the masking of server resources from server users. These may include the identity and number of individual physical servers, operating systems and processors. By making each virtual server look and act like a physical server, the capacity of the physical machine is multiplied along with increased resource sharing and utilization. Server virtualization solutions are ideal for small to medium scale applications and are also widely used for providing cost-effective web hosting services.
Network virtualization is the process of combining hardware and software network resources and network functionality into a single, software-based administrative entity, a virtual network. Network virtualization involves platform virtualization, often combined with resource virtualization. With network virtualization you can manage your network devices through a single management console. You don’t need physical access to switches, varied skills sets to manage multiple switches and routers, and you can cut down the cost to purchase core switches and routers. With highly programmable networks and an overlay approach, you can provision networks for your workloads in a matter of seconds. It helps you to deploy your applications in a much quicker time and reduces time to market for your applications thereby increasing your business revenue.