Week 2 - Virtual Hardware

 

Hello everyone! This week we took a look at virtualization. Virtualization is a cornerstone of cloud computing, enabling the creation of virtual machines (VMs) that simulate physical computers. By using a hypervisor, a piece of software that manages and allocates resources, a single physical server can host multiple VMs, each operating as a separate environment with its own operating system and applications. This process allows for greater resource efficiency, as multiple workloads can run on a single physical machine, reducing the need for additional hardware. Virtual machines also provide flexibility, as they can be easily created, modified, or moved between servers, making them ideal for testing, development, and scalable cloud services. In cloud computing, virtualization is crucial for delivering Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), where users can deploy and manage VMs on demand. This not only optimizes resource use but also enhances business agility, allowing organizations to scale their operations quickly and efficiently in response to changing needs.

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