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It employs a software solution to split the hardware components of a single computer, such as its processors, memory, storage, and others, into virtual machines (VMs). These virtual machines have distinct operating systems, libraries, and other programs provided by the underlying host operating system. Virtualization has been around since the 1980s. It was primarily used for testing systems or allowing multiple systems to share files or data without the need for computer network sharing. In the mid-1990s, virtualization became popular in enterprise computing with the introduction of virtual workstations (VWS). VWS allowed users to run their own versions of Microsoft Windows on their personal computers for use in office environments without purchasing a new computer or doing any additional configuration. In 2006, Microsoft released its first commercially available product, Hyper-V, which allowed users to run several instances of Windows Server at once on any number of x86-based computers running Windows Server 2003 (or later) Enterprise Edition or Standard Edition. This allowed users to consolidate servers with identical hardware configurations into fewer physical servers and potentially save money by reducing the maintenance costs associated with running multiple physical servers with identical hardware configurations. The advantage of virtualization is that users can partition a computer into multiple operating systems and applications, allowing them to use the computer for various purposes.

Virtualization also allows users to create clones of a hard drive.

This is particularly useful when a large amount of data needs to be backed up and stored in multiple locations.Īpart from reducing operating costs, the technology offers many benefits, including better workload mobility, enhanced resource performance and availability, automated processes, easier management, and lower ownership and operating costs for IT.