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Why Server Virtualization?

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Why Server Virtualization?

A single server can run only one operating system (OS) and focus on a specific job or application. It's because most applications cannot connect to a single server. And a lot of the processing capabilities on a server are not utilized. But, when the server is made virtual, it can transform into multiple virtual servers that can use various operating systems and programs in different environments. It means less wasted processing power.

Server Virtualization is partitioning an actual server into many independent virtual servers using application software. Each virtual server runs its operating system independently.

Server virtualization can shield server resources from the server's users. For example, it could include the number and identity of processors, operating systems, and individual physical servers.


How does Server Virtualization work?

Server virtualization helps to reduce server inefficiencies by using software to break one physical server into several fully separated virtual servers. Each of these virtual servers can run independent operating systems and accomplish tasks by spreading the resources of the server's parent.

To set up virtual server instances, first, you must set up a virtualization application. This vital component of the software is known as a hypervisor. Its primary function is to provide the virtualization layer that separates CPUs/processors, RAM, and other physical resources from virtual instances.

Before virtualization, you had to add an operating system to the hardware, connecting it directly with the server. This meant that every server would require its hardware.


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