Virtualization

Virtualization is a technology that allows you to create multiple simulated environments or dedicated resources from a single physical hardware system. It involves using software—called a hypervisor—to create and manage virtual machines (VMs) that run their own operating systems and applications independently.

By abstracting hardware resources such as CPU, memory, storage, and networking, virtualization enables better utilization of physical infrastructure, reduces costs, and improves scalability and flexibility. It is commonly used in data centers, cloud computing, software testing, and disaster recovery.

Types of virtualization include server virtualization, desktop virtualization, network virtualization, and storage virtualization, each serving different IT needs while enhancing efficiency and management.