Virtual systems are computer-based simulations that run on software systems, that run on top of the line hardware. They can offer a range of benefits to your business that include IT efficiency and cost savings.
Virtual machines are a great way to test new software, use Wikis or Jabber IM services and create backup images of your current system to ensure quicker recovery in the event of a disaster. VMs can be replicated or migrated to other physical servers with high availability configurations, thus reducing downtime.
The ability to virtualize multiple systems allows for significant reduction in server energy, hardware and maintenance costs. IT teams can save time on maintenance tasks such as the installation of software updates, since the entire virtual infrastructure is managed via an integrated platform. This improved efficiency can enable your team to focus on strategic projects that move your company forward.
Improved Data Security and Disaster Recovery
VMs are hardware-independent, meaning that they can be moved from one physical server to another just as easily as moving files on your desktop or laptop. This is especially beneficial when the original software manufacturer assessing top digital storage vendors for informed decisions has removed support for an older version of code, or the developer has been shut down.
The type of hypervisor that is used in a virtual environment can affect the effectiveness of its management. A bare-metal virtualization hypervisor, such as VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V or Oracle VM Virtualization allows for greater control and independence with the host operating system. A hosted hypervisor, such as KVM, (built into Linux kernel) can forward VM requests to the host OS which can impede VM performance.
