What is virtualization in cloud computing

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Can someone explain what virtualization means in the context of cloud computing?
Nov 7 in Cloud Computing by Priyanka
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Virtualization involves using software to create "virtual" variants of hard devices, including servers, storage devices, and networks.

Let's see how it works: Virtualization uses software that allows one physical machine to act like several distinct machines. Each of these is a virtual machine, and each virtual machine can have its operating system and applications, such as its little computer, but on one physical server.

Types of Virtualization:

  • Desktop Virtualization: This allows us to run separate, personalized desktops from a centralized server.

  • Network Virtualization: Divides network bandwidth into separate channels, making it more efficient.

  • Software Virtualization: Keeps applications separate from the hardware and OS, making them easier to manage.

  • Storage Virtualization: Combines storage resources across a network into one big storage pool.

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Benefits of Virtualization:

  • Scalability: Since we are using VM, it is easy to scale up by adding more virtual resources.

  • Efficiency: We make use of the hardware much better because several VMs can work on a single physical device.

  • Cost-Effective: Organizations save money by avoiding the need for a lot of separate physical hardware.
answered Nov 11 by Anirudh

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