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Charles Ndavu
Charles Ndavu

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Virtualization Testing

Introduction

Cyber security experts, programming experts, and IT administrators run more than one operating system. Understanding virtualization is the key aspect that enables cyber security and programming experts to perform different technicalities efficiently. Virtualization is running multiple operating systems in a single computer system.

Types of Virtualization

1.Desktop Virtualization

It occurs when a server can run virtual machines using a hypervisor-enabled software program. This can be installed directly into an operating system such as Mac, Windows, and Linux.

2.Server Virtualization

It is the process of partitioning a single server into multiple servers. The various servers can run in a single separate machines. You can run your programs or business in multi-independent operating systems using a single server.

3. Network Virtualization

It is the process of converting a hardware-dependent network into a software-based network. The process allows a physical network to connect to virtual networks. Digital service providers use network virtualization to optimize server resources.

4. Application Virtualization

It is an application that allows users to access another computer and use its application. It helps IT administrators to operate multiple computer systems virtually.

5. Storage Virtualization

It is the combination of multiple physical storage, making them be single virtual storage. This technology helps save considerable amounts of storage because of additional capabilities.

Summary

Virtualization is a technology that anyone in the IT field should embrace because the benefits are immense. The important part is to understand which virtualization suits your daily operations. It is time to utilize modern storage architecture because traditional storage is not sustainable.

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