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Virtualization is a method of running multiple independent virtual operating systems on a single physical computer. Virtualization allows users to maximize physical resources to take best advantage of their hardware investment. This process enables the transformation of hardware into software, i.e.,"virtualize" the hardware resources on an x86-based server and components - including the CPU, RAM and hard drives. This creates a single virtual server that can safely run several operating systems and applications at the same time on a single computer.
Server virtualization can help lower your costs by optimizing utilization while increasing agility. This enables you to respond rapidly to changes in the marketplace. There are three primary levels of server virtualization that address these issues:
- Server Consolidation - Bring unmanageable server sprawl under control.
- Software Automation - Transform the software lifecycle by using virtualization to reduce costs, increase productivity, and improve quality in development and test.
- Desktop Manageability/Security - Improve manageability and security of desktops to lower costs, reduce risk, and improve flexibility of desktop infrastructure.
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Server Virtualization—Saving Data Center Space and Cost
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The Buzz About Server Virtualization
The primary driver for server virtualization is the reduction in TCO, accomplished through cuts in labor, hardware, maintenance and more.
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Server Virtualization is the New Business Reality
Take advantage of "next-level" virtualization benefits like faster deployments; higher availability and better provisioning for disaster recovery.
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Blade Servers and Virtualization: A Perfect Match
Adopting blade servers and server virtualization offers data centers increased reliability, flexibility and serviceability plus lower TCO.
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Virtualization for Small Business
Small businesses are taking advantage of virtualization to reduce complexity, cost, and downtime and appear more like large businesses.
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Now Serving Blades
Blade servers are all the rage these days: they're easier to manage, consume less power and take up less space, which can result in substantial cost savings.
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Virtual Reality
Server virtualization allows you to maximize return on investment, reduce total cost of ownership and optimize asset utilization.
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Server Virtualization: Supercharging Your Computer Room
Server virtualization is being adopted by companies of all sizes to reduce hardware costs through improved utilization and capacity management.
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