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5 Virtues of Virtualization
By CXOtoday Staff
Mumbai, Dec 24, 2007

Ever since the concept of virtualization was introduced, it has been steadily gaining popularity with CIOs and IT heads the world over. What it basically does is to make a physical resource appear as multiple logical resources, and also making multiple physical resources appear as single logical resource. Technically, with the use of virtualization software, the computer system gets transformed into a "virtual machine", running its own operating systems and applications. Interestingly, the virtual machine functions like a real computer but without any hardware components.

The benefits of virtualization are many. Here we list the 5 most significant advantages that can help enterprises enhance their overall performance:

* Server unification and infrastructure maximization


In general, enterprises consist of large staff and huge assortments of infrastructure including Information Technology (IT) related devices and hardware. The infrastructure is spread across different physical locations and interconnected via communication networks. This makes it tough for enterprises to manage their large and unwieldy infrastructures.

In such a situation, virtualization can support server unification that integrates various servers based in different places. And with virtualization these servers can work by sharing applications and databases along with other infrastructure and resources. This leads to maximizing of infrastructure and efficient resource usage for enterprises.

* Reduction in cost of infrastructure

Enterprises spend enormous amounts on infrastructure, particularly on IT related devices, hardware, servers and data centers. In addition, there's a progressive cost involved with IT, which takes the form of technological upgradation and maintenance.

But with virtualization, enterprises can reduce the numbers of servers, hardware devices and data centers. Apart from sizing down the infrastructure and maintenance costs, this also reduces power consumption.

* Enhances flexible functionality of management

At present IT plays a major role in executing large operations and management of enterprises. Moreover, the management of IT infrastructure is a crucial aspect in enterprise functioning. IT managers or administrators find it tough to maintain the IT and network infrastructure spread across different locations.

Repetitive tasks like configuration, upgradation, monitoring and system scheduling, take a long time and keep the IT administrators busy. However, with virtualization there's decrease in server numbers shrinking these tasks.

* High accessibility of applications and data

At times, enterprises face criticism from customers for slow data and application accessibility. Such delays can lead to loss of customers and eventually hurt the enterprise. However, virtualization transforms the applications and data in the virtual environment offering high accessibility without any time delays and disruption. It aids in fulfilling the needs of customers and staff. Also, the application and data are well secured by virtualization.

* Improves system compliance

Enterprises are marked with large customer community and clientele spread across the globe. In such environment, the chief priority for enterprises is to have the same level of connectivity with their customers, irrespective of the operating systems (OS) and application used by them.

With customers using different OS and networks, enterprises are faced with compliance issues. However, virtualization makes it possible to form a virtual enhanced system unrestricted by different OS and network limitations. This makes it easy for users and clients to remain linked with enterprise.


Related links:

Virtualization Boost for Contact Centers

Virtualization in Data Centers Increases: A Study

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