Virtualization & software

The process of running a virtual instance of a computer system by virtualizing computer resources, hardware platforms and storage devices is called Virtualization.

The main reason behind using virtualization technology is that it enables user to run more than one virtual system and applications on a single system.

Types of Virtualization

1. Server Virtualization
2. Network Virtualization
3. Application Virtualization
4. Desktop Virtualization
5. Storage Virtualization

Server virtualization - Server virtualization is a process that creates and abstracts multiple virtual instances on a single server

Network virtualization - Network virtualization is about creating a virtual network topology over the physical one.

Application virtualization - Application virtualization means that the application is not installed or running on the physical layer. It’s “in the cloud”. An example of this would be a Microsoft App-V

Desktop virtualization - Desktop virtualization is a method of simulating a user workstation so it can be accessed from a remotely connected device.

Storage virtualization - Storage virtualization is the technology of removing physical data storage resources to make them appear as if they were centralized.

10 best virtualization software

1. Solar winds Virtualization Manager
2. Parallels Desktop
3. V2 Cloud
4. VM Ware Fusion
5. Oracle Virtualization
6. VM Ware Workstation
7. QEMU
8. Virtual PC
9. Microsoft Hyper-V
10. Redhat Virtualization