Author: Chris Sutherland, csutherland@jackhenry.com
Virtualization…so what is it? Virtualization is the creation of a virtual (rather than actual) version of your IT environment’s operating system, a server, or resources. In today’s world of power hardware, it is not uncommon for servers to use less than 10% of their capacity. This is one key reason why IT organizations are considering virtualization of some, or even all, of their computing infrastructures. Virtualization helps them derive the biggest “bang” of their proverbial computing “buck.” Virtualization works by inserting software called the “hypervisor” or the virtualization layer. The hypervisor performs the mapping between the virtual and physical resources. It is what enables the various resources to be dispensed, regardless of the underlying hardware, and in some cases, the software OS. In effect, the hypervisor takes over hardware management from the operating system.
Now, why should virtualization be considered by today’s businesses? There are five main reasons to consider virtualization:
Virtualization is definitely one of the hottest topics in the IT Industry today. There are lots of things to consider when looking into virtualization, so it is not something that is to be taken lightly. You should do your research and talk with consultants to help you address your particular environment’s needs. For more information, check out the ProfitStars free webinars about virtualization at www.profitstars.com.
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